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US3589227A
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Paper towel dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-05
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A feeding and cutting mechanism is provided for rolls of paper towels and the like. A single rotation of an operating handle feeds a predetermined length of towel to a cutting device, renders the feeding device inoperative, and then cuts the towel to supply a length thereof to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathaniel J Simpkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/36; A47K10/3631; A47K10/3637; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/444; Y10T83/4516; Y10T83/4518; Y10T83/4587; Y10T83/4592; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8788; Y10T83/8798; Y10T83/8804; Y10T83/8805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A paper feeding mechanism comprising means for supporting a roll of paper, means for feeding the web of paper from the roll comprising an idler roll and a feed roll between which the paper web passes, means operative after a predetermined length of paper has passed between said rolls for rendering said feed means inoperative, means operative after said feed means has been rendered inoperative for severing the paper, means for rotating said feed roll, said means for rendering said feed means inoperative comprising cam means rotatable with said feed roll for moving the latter away from said idler roll to release the paper, a pair of arms pivoted at one end, a shear blade carried by said arms, said arms having their other ends extending to positions adjacent the ends of said feed roll, and means carried by said feed roll and engageable with said arms after said cam means has moved said feed roll away from said idler roll to move said arms to move said shear blade through the paper to sever it, the other ends of said arms extending over the ends of said feed roll, said means carried by said feed roll and engageable with said arms comprising pins carried by and projecting beyond the ends of said feed roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A paper feeding mechanism comprising means for supporting a roll of paper, means for feeding the web of paper from the roll comprising an idler roll and a feed roll between which the paper web passes, means operative after a predetermined length of paper has passed between said rolls for rendering said feed means inoperative, means operative after said feed means has been rendered inoperative for severing the paper, means for rotating said feed roll, said means for rendering said feed means inoperative comprising cam means rotatable with said feed roll for moving the latter away from said idler roll to release the paper, a pair of arms pivoted at one end, a shear blade carried by said arms, said arms having their other ends extending to positions adjacent the ends of said feed roll, and means carried by said feed roll and engageable with said arms after said cam means has moved said feed roll away from said idler roll to move said arms to move said shear blade through the paper to sever it, the other ends of said arms extending over the ends of said feed roll, said means carried by said feed roll and engageable with said arms comprising pins carried by and projecting beyond the ends of said feed roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device according to claim 1 provided with a shaft for said feed roll having an operating crank at one end thereof, means biasing said feed roll toward said idler roll, and means biasing said other ends of said arms away from said idler roll.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |