Article dispensing – Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article – With follower
Patent
1985-07-24
1987-11-17
Rolla, Joseph J.
Article dispensing
Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article
With follower
221 45, 221 55, B65H 112
Patent
active
047068442
ABSTRACT:
A distribution cover for a napkin dispenser is in the form of a four-sided member, with three sides conforming to three sides of a truncated, four sided pyramid. The fourth side of the member is a relatively broad, gently sloping face at relatively angle to the base of the cover. A dispensing opening is formed in the lower aspects of this face of the member. A drag area in the form of a step in this face is created on the distribution cover adjacent and below a lower rim of the dispensing opening. Napkins are slightly confined for dispensing along three outer edges by the sides of the pyramid and over a surface area adjacent the opening the drag area. A spring loaded napkin storage container urges napkins against the distribution cover. The cover can dispense napkins of different sizes without adjustment and dispense napkins with reduced likelihood of tearing. The napkins are also removable at different angles from the cover without tearing.
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Collins Scott J.
Omdoll Paul A.
Rolla Joseph J.
San Jamar, Inc.
Shaver Kevin P.
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