A47K10/34

System and method for managing product usage from dispensers

A system and method are provided for improving product usage prior to refill of product dispensers in service areas that include a plurality of such dispensers. Via a sensor configured with each of the product dispensers and a control system in communication with the sensors, a product level or amount condition of product in each dispenser is detected. Based on the information from the sensors, a visual or audio message is generated and transmitted to the patron that encourages the patron to use a first product dispenser that has a greater product fill amount as compared to a second product dispenser in the same or a different service area.

PAPER PRODUCT DISPENSER
20200245824 · 2020-08-06 ·

Systems and apparatus for dispensing of paper products. The dispenser includes two vertically offset rollers configured to be inserted in a rolled paper product to support it in an elliptical shape.

Core plug for a roll of sheet product

A core plug for supporting a roll of sheet product with respect to a sheet product dispenser is provided. The core plug may include a shell and a support. The shell may be positioned about a longitudinal axis of the core plug and configured to be at least partially inserted into a central opening of the roll of sheet product. The support may be movably attached to the shell and configured to engage a support feature of the sheet product dispenser such that the roll of sheet product is rotatably supported with respect to the sheet product dispenser. The support may be positioned at least partially within the shell, and at least a portion of the support may be configured to translate relative to the shell in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the core plug.

Core plug for a roll of sheet product

A core plug for supporting a roll of sheet product with respect to a sheet product dispenser is provided. The core plug may include a shell and a support. The shell may be positioned about a longitudinal axis of the core plug and configured to be at least partially inserted into a central opening of the roll of sheet product. The support may be movably attached to the shell and configured to engage a support feature of the sheet product dispenser such that the roll of sheet product is rotatably supported with respect to the sheet product dispenser. The support may be positioned at least partially within the shell, and at least a portion of the support may be configured to translate relative to the shell in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the core plug.

RECOGNITION FEATURES FOR A CONSUMABLE ARTICLE
20200219041 · 2020-07-09 ·

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for providing physical validation of for precluding improper installation and confirming appropriate installation of a consumable articles into a consumable article dispenser, and further monitoring the appropriate installation and consumption of a consumable article in real-time.

WIPE DISPENSER AND RELATED METHODS
20200205622 · 2020-07-02 ·

A wipe dispenser and related methods are disclosed herein. In one form, a wall mounted wipe dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall mount support bracket, a dispensing bag of wipes having a rigid collar from which to suspend the dispensing bag from the wall mount support bracket, and wherein the wall mount support bracket and dispensing bag have first mating structures for mating the dispensing bag to the wall mount support bracket. In other forms, a wall mounted support bracket is disclosed and/or replaceable wipe packaging is disclosed. In still other forms methods related to these are also disclosed.

WIPE DISPENSER AND RELATED METHODS
20200205623 · 2020-07-02 ·

A wipe dispenser and related methods are disclosed herein. In one form, a wall mounted wipe dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall mount support bracket, a dispensing bag of wipes having a rigid collar from which to suspend the dispensing bag from the wall mount support bracket, and wherein the wall mount support bracket and dispensing bag have first mating structures for mating the dispensing bag to the wall mount support bracket. In other forms, a wall mounted support bracket is disclosed and/or replaceable wipe packaging is disclosed. In still other forms methods related to these are also disclosed.

Wipe dispenser and related methods

A wipe dispenser and related methods are disclosed herein. In one form, a wall mounted wipe dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall mount support bracket, a dispensing bag of wipes having a rigid collar from which to suspend the dispensing bag from the wall mount support bracket, and wherein the wall mount support bracket and dispensing bag have first mating structures for mating the dispensing bag to the wall mount support bracket. In other forms, a wall mounted support bracket is disclosed and/or replaceable wipe packaging is disclosed. In still other forms methods related to these are also disclosed.

Precut wiping material dispenser, method for implementing and method for adjusting such a dispenser
10682022 · 2020-06-16 ·

The present invention concerns a dispenser for dispensing precut wiping material, in the form of a reel that can be unwound as a strip. The dispenser comprises a housing, a cover and a module. The module comprises two side walls, a guide device, a flap and a plate. A space for guiding and clamping the strip is delimited between the flap and the plate. The module comprises a system providing relative clearance between the flap and the plate, varying the configuration of said space. The clearance system comprises four transverse rods formed projecting from the side edges of the flap, with two spaced-apart rods per side edge, and four housings provided in the side walls, with two housings per side wall. Each housing receives one of the rods and comprises a longitudinal part and a vertical part. A clearance is thus defined longitudinally and vertically between each rod and the corresponding housing.

Precut wiping material dispenser, method for implementing and method for adjusting such a dispenser
10682022 · 2020-06-16 ·

The present invention concerns a dispenser for dispensing precut wiping material, in the form of a reel that can be unwound as a strip. The dispenser comprises a housing, a cover and a module. The module comprises two side walls, a guide device, a flap and a plate. A space for guiding and clamping the strip is delimited between the flap and the plate. The module comprises a system providing relative clearance between the flap and the plate, varying the configuration of said space. The clearance system comprises four transverse rods formed projecting from the side edges of the flap, with two spaced-apart rods per side edge, and four housings provided in the side walls, with two housings per side wall. Each housing receives one of the rods and comprises a longitudinal part and a vertical part. A clearance is thus defined longitudinally and vertically between each rod and the corresponding housing.