Patent classifications
A47K10/38
Pivoting toilet paper holder
A pivoting toilet paper holder system providing easy access to toilet paper. The novel system uses a pivoting shaped arm and a stop assist. The system has embodiments, alternatives, and variations.
Dispenser with Drop Down Feature and Method
A dispenser is disclosed that facilitates loading of new rolls of material and the removal of empty cores. The dispenser includes a cradle roller spaced from a pair of abutment rollers. As a roll of material is dispensed, the diameter of the roll reduces causing the roll to drop from the cradle roller to a collection device. A transfer assembly pivots with the roll so that the sheet material continues to be dispensed from the dispenser without interruption. Once the roll of material drops to the collection device, a new roll of material can be loaded into the dispenser for automatic transfer to the new roll once the first roll of material has been completely depleted.
Sanitary tissue product rolls
Sanitary tissue product rolls that exhibit novel combinations of physical properties, such as Moment of Inertia, Roll Density, and optionally Roll Diameter, such that the sanitary tissue product rolls meet consumers' needs, and method for making such novel sanitary tissue product rolls and marketing such novel sanitary tissue product rolls are provided.
Sanitary tissue product rolls
Sanitary tissue product rolls that exhibit novel combinations of physical properties, such as Moment of Inertia, Roll Density, and optionally Roll Diameter, such that the sanitary tissue product rolls meet consumers' needs, and method for making such novel sanitary tissue product rolls and marketing such novel sanitary tissue product rolls are provided.
SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS AND RELATED METHODS FOR REDUCING SHEET PRODUCT USAGE
A resistance mechanism for a sheet product dispenser for dispensing a length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser is provided. The resistance mechanism includes an arm configured to frictionally engage a surface of the roll of sheet product, and a spring attached to the arm and configured to bias the arm into engagement with the surface of the roll of sheet product, such that the resistance mechanism provides a pull force resistance opposing a pull force applied to a tail portion of the roll of sheet product.
SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS AND RELATED METHODS FOR REDUCING SHEET PRODUCT USAGE
A resistance mechanism for a sheet product dispenser for dispensing a length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser is provided. The resistance mechanism includes an arm configured to frictionally engage a surface of the roll of sheet product, and a spring attached to the arm and configured to bias the arm into engagement with the surface of the roll of sheet product, such that the resistance mechanism provides a pull force resistance opposing a pull force applied to a tail portion of the roll of sheet product.
Bathroom space saver and organizer
The Bathroom Space Saver and Organizer is a modular unit consisting in part of a prefabricated box frame manufactured from wood, plastic, marble, stone, or other suitable material which can be easily installed in existing homes or new homes to enhance aesthetics and the usefulness of storage in a bathroom. Various storage media, such as toilet paper roll holders, shelving, hooks, sliding drawers and cabinetry may be configured within the box frame to provide an array of storage options for the user. The invention may be preconfigured and manufactured in a variety of dimensions and shapes, including rectangular, square, oval and arched among other possible shape configurations. Decorative trims and other ornamental features may be provided to enhance the design aesthetic.
Bathroom space saver and organizer
The Bathroom Space Saver and Organizer is a modular unit consisting in part of a prefabricated box frame manufactured from wood, plastic, marble, stone, or other suitable material which can be easily installed in existing homes or new homes to enhance aesthetics and the usefulness of storage in a bathroom. Various storage media, such as toilet paper roll holders, shelving, hooks, sliding drawers and cabinetry may be configured within the box frame to provide an array of storage options for the user. The invention may be preconfigured and manufactured in a variety of dimensions and shapes, including rectangular, square, oval and arched among other possible shape configurations. Decorative trims and other ornamental features may be provided to enhance the design aesthetic.
LOADING AND TRANSFER SYSTEM/ASSEMBLY FOR SHEET MATERIAL DISPENSERS
A sheet material dispenser can include a dispenser housing that supports one or more supplies of sheet material, and a feed roller configured to engage and feed the sheet material from the dispenser housing. The dispenser also can include a sheet material loading assembly including a cover that is rotatably connected the dispenser housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. The sheet material loading assembly further can include a roller that is rotatably connected to the cover and configured to be coupled to a portion of sheet material from one of the supplies, with the cover in its open position, and to press the portion of sheet material into engagement with the feed roller body, with the cover in its closed position, to initiate dispensing of the at least one supply from the dispenser.
LOADING AND TRANSFER SYSTEM/ASSEMBLY FOR SHEET MATERIAL DISPENSERS
A sheet material dispenser can include a dispenser housing that supports one or more supplies of sheet material, and a feed roller configured to engage and feed the sheet material from the dispenser housing. The dispenser also can include a sheet material loading assembly including a cover that is rotatably connected the dispenser housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. The sheet material loading assembly further can include a roller that is rotatably connected to the cover and configured to be coupled to a portion of sheet material from one of the supplies, with the cover in its open position, and to press the portion of sheet material into engagement with the feed roller body, with the cover in its closed position, to initiate dispensing of the at least one supply from the dispenser.