Systems, devices, and methods for providing a sheet product dispenser with automated product level tracking functionality are provided herein. Various product level sensors are disclosed herein including a product level sensor configured to emit a signal toward an outer circumference of a sheet product roll on a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and to receive a reflected signal. The product level sensor is positioned a radial distance away from the spindle and aimed to emit the signal in a direction that is not parallel and not perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The product level sensor detects a parameter of the reflected signal corresponding to the distance between the product level sensor and the sheet product roll. Other example embodiments include mechanical product level sensors. Various communication protocols may be employed to limit transmission of data to conserve battery life while still maintaining desired communication functionality.

Sanitary tissue product rolls that exhibit novel combinations of physical properties, such as Moment of Inertia, Roll Density, and 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 that exhibit novel combinations of physical properties, such as Moment of Inertia, Roll Density, and 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.

The Patty Paper Towel Holder is the only product of its kind that has a capability of ensuring paper towels stay dry and clean, preventing elements from damaging the roll. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with durable materials to ensure sustainability and the teeth slit is specifically designed to enable users to simply and quickly pull the paper towel away for immediate use. The disclosed paper towel holder includes an outer shell comprising an egress slot for a paper towel therein and configured longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the shell. The disclosure also includes a hollow pole engineered to be received annularly in each of the two ends of the outer shell.

The Patty Paper Towel Holder is the only product of its kind that has a capability of ensuring paper towels stay dry and clean, preventing elements from damaging the roll. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with durable materials to ensure sustainability and the teeth slit is specifically designed to enable users to simply and quickly pull the paper towel away for immediate use. The disclosed paper towel holder includes an outer shell comprising an egress slot for a paper towel therein and configured longitudinally between a first end and a second end of the shell. The disclosure also includes a hollow pole engineered to be received annularly in each of the two ends of the outer shell.

A product dispenser comprises first and second housing parts (11, 12) and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is configured to lock the first and second housing parts together with one another, and comprises: a cradle (30), the cradle housing at least one lock arm (20); an aperture (80) through the first housing part and leading into the cradle; a rotatable guiding part (40) located within the aperture and the cradle; a key (70) that cooperates with the rotatable guiding part; and a mating part of the second housing part, the mating part configured to engage with an end (21) of each lock arm to lock the first and second housing parts together, and wherein the key is rotatable to rotate the rotatable guiding part within the aperture and actuate each lock arm to disengage from the mating part, unlocking the first and second housing parts from one another.

A product dispenser comprises first and second housing parts (11, 12) and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is configured to lock the first and second housing parts together with one another, and comprises: a cradle (30), the cradle housing at least one lock arm (20); an aperture (80) through the first housing part and leading into the cradle; a rotatable guiding part (40) located within the aperture and the cradle; a key (70) that cooperates with the rotatable guiding part; and a mating part of the second housing part, the mating part configured to engage with an end (21) of each lock arm to lock the first and second housing parts together, and wherein the key is rotatable to rotate the rotatable guiding part within the aperture and actuate each lock arm to disengage from the mating part, unlocking the first and second housing parts from one another.

An apparatus, product monitoring system, and a method of measuring an amount of product on a roller are provided. The method includes receiving a first position distance between a position sensor and an exterior edge of the roller. The method also includes comparing the first position distance with a predetermined position distance. The predetermined position distance defines the distance between the position sensor and the exterior edge of the roller at a specific amount of product left on the roller. The method further includes determining the amount of product left on the roller based on the comparison of the first position distance and the predetermined position distance. The method still further includes causing the transmission of a signal relating to the amount of product left on the roller.

An apparatus, product monitoring system, and a method of measuring an amount of product on a roller are provided. The method includes receiving a first position distance between a position sensor and an exterior edge of the roller. The method also includes comparing the first position distance with a predetermined position distance. The predetermined position distance defines the distance between the position sensor and the exterior edge of the roller at a specific amount of product left on the roller. The method further includes determining the amount of product left on the roller based on the comparison of the first position distance and the predetermined position distance. The method still further includes causing the transmission of a signal relating to the amount of product left on the roller.

Disclosed is a container assembly to enclose a volume. The container assembly includes a container, which may be substantially rigid, and an access portal. The access portal or aperture may be covered with a lid that is configurable in a sealed configuration, a closed configuration, and an open configuration.