US3269591A
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Paper dispenser with flywheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-03
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William W Harter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:35
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
MEANS FOR DISPENSING FLAT OBJECTS FROM THE TOP OF A STACK THEREOF COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) ROLLER MEANS ADAPTED TO MAKE DYNAMIC FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH A FLAT SURFACE; (B) MEANS MAINTAINING SAID ROLLER MEANS IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE STACK OF SAID FLAT OBJECTS WHEREBY AS THE TOP ONE OF SAID OBJECTS IS PULLED OUT FROM UNDER IT THE MOVEMENT OF THE OBJECTS CAUSES ROLLER ACTUATION OF SAID ROLLER MEANS; (C) FLYWHEEL MEANS; (D) MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID FLYWHEEL MEANS; AND (E) MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID ROLLER MEANS WITH SAID FLYWHEEL MEANS WHEREBY ROLLER ACTUATION OF THE FORMER IN POSITION ATOP THE STACK OF SAID FLAT OBJECTS BY PULLING THE TOP ONE OF THE OBJECTS OUT FROM UNDER IT CAUSES THE ROLLER MEANS TO DRIVE THE FLYWHEEL MEANS THUS IMPARTING KINETIC ENERGY THERETO WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED CONTINUED ACTUATION OF SAID ROLLER MEANS IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE SECOND ONE OF THE FLAT OBJECTS IN THE STACK WHEREBY THAT OBJECT IS PUSHED FORWARD TO A POSITION FROM WHENCE ITS FORWARD EDGE CAN BE EASILY GRASPED FOR SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL FROM SAID STACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
MEANS FOR DISPENSING FLAT OBJECTS FROM THE TOP OF A STACK THEREOF COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) ROLLER MEANS ADAPTED TO MAKE DYNAMIC FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH A FLAT SURFACE; (B) MEANS MAINTAINING SAID ROLLER MEANS IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE STACK OF SAID FLAT OBJECTS WHEREBY AS THE TOP ONE OF SAID OBJECTS IS PULLED OUT FROM UNDER IT THE MOVEMENT OF THE OBJECTS CAUSES ROLLER ACTUATION OF SAID ROLLER MEANS; (C) FLYWHEEL MEANS; (D) MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID FLYWHEEL MEANS; AND (E) MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID ROLLER MEANS WITH SAID FLYWHEEL MEANS WHEREBY ROLLER ACTUATION OF THE FORMER IN POSITION ATOP THE STACK OF SAID FLAT OBJECTS BY PULLING THE TOP ONE OF THE OBJECTS OUT FROM UNDER IT CAUSES THE ROLLER MEANS TO DRIVE THE FLYWHEEL MEANS THUS IMPARTING KINETIC ENERGY THERETO WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED CONTINUED ACTUATION OF SAID ROLLER MEANS IN FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE SECOND ONE OF THE FLAT OBJECTS IN THE STACK WHEREBY THAT OBJECT IS PUSHED FORWARD TO A POSITION FROM WHENCE ITS FORWARD EDGE CAN BE EASILY GRASPED FOR SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL FROM SAID STACK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |