Paper towel dispenser

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2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Coil holder or support

Mounted coil holder or spindle

C221S063000, C220S253000, C206S409000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11083675

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for dispensing a single paper towel from a continuous paper towel roll includes a housing having a housing back and a front cover connectable thereto for opening and closing the housing. A dispensing opening is positioned along a periphery of the housing, the dispensing opening defined at least partly by the housing back and at least partly by the front cover; a paper retainer member associated with the front cover and positioned to guide through the dispensing opening a tail of a paper towel roll positioned in the housing; and a piston assembly comprising a biasing member and a piston responsive thereto, the piston assembly connected to the housing so that the piston contacts the tail of a paper towel roll extending through the dispensing opening. The dispenser is magnetically attachable to a ferrous metal surface.

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