US3795355A
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Dispenser for individually dispensing the endmost sheet of a continuous web of connected sheets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-19
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1993-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser for containing a continuous web of connected sheets joined in end to end relationship along a scored or frangible line which can be either randomly stuffed or folded in the body of the dispenser so that essentially the entire volume of the dispenser body is initially occupied with the continuous web of material. The top of the dispenser is provided with a dispensing opening through which the sheets are individually dispensed, one at a time. The opening is defined as a slit or slot associated with a resilient flap which frictionally bears on the sheets being dispensed through the opening so that the endmost sheet is automatically separated along the score line between adjacent sheets as the sheet is pulled through the opening and whereby the sheet following the endmost sheet which is separated is placed in position to be externally grasped by the user for subsequently dispensing the sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 D Gerstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/42; A47K10/421; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0805; A47K2010/3266; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/23; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/393
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A dispenser for containing a continuous web of connected sheets connected in end to end relationship separated by a scored line from which the respective sheets can be readily dispensed, one at a time, comprising: a container including a body adapted to contain a supply of said continuous web, and a closure for said container, and means defining a dispensing opening for said container through which the sheets of said web are automatically separated from said web as each sheet is pulled through said opening, said latter means includes a slit and an associated resilient flap wherein said flap normally exerts a frictional force on said web as said web is pulled through said slit which is greater than the force necessary to separate adjacent sheets of said web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A dispenser for containing a continuous web of connected sheets connected in end to end relationship separated by a scored line from which the respective sheets can be readily dispensed, one at a time, comprising: a container including a body adapted to contain a supply of said continuous web, and a closure for said container, and means defining a dispensing opening for said container through which the sheets of said web are automatically separated from said web as each sheet is pulled through said opening, said latter means includes a slit and an associated resilient flap wherein said flap normally exerts a frictional force on said web as said web is pulled through said slit which is greater than the force necessary to separate adjacent sheets of said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including a readily detachable cover for sealing said dispensing opening means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 and including means for hingedly connecting said cover to said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said flap is integrally formed on the closure of said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure includes a raised portion, a sealing bead circumscribing said raised portion, and said slit being formed in said raised portion, said slit defining said associated flap which exerts a frictional force on the web as said web is being pulled through said slit whereby the force exerted by the flap on the web is greater than the force required to separate adjacent sheets so that the endmost sheet is automatically severed from said web.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 and including a cover fitted over said raised portion to seal said dispensing opening means, and means hinging said cover to said closure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a dispenser, a supply of continuous web material including a plurality of sheets connected In end to end relationship along a frangible tear line disposed in said dispenser, and means defining a dispensing opening for said dispenser through which the endmost sheets of said web are automatically severed from said continuous web as said endmost sheet is pulled through said dispensing opening, said latter means includes a slit and an adjacent resilient flap, said flap exerting a frictional force on said web as said web is pulled through said slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a dispenser, a supply of continuous web material including a plurality of sheets connected In end to end relationship along a frangible tear line disposed in said dispenser, and means defining a dispensing opening for said dispenser through which the endmost sheets of said web are automatically severed from said continuous web as said endmost sheet is pulled through said dispensing opening, said latter means includes a slit and an adjacent resilient flap, said flap exerting a frictional force on said web as said web is pulled through said slit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said web is folded at least once along a longitudinally extending fold line.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said dispenser includes: a dispenser body porting having an open end for containing said supply of web material, a closure for covering said open end, and said dispensing opening means being formed integral with said closure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 and including an inner container adapted to be removably disposed in said dispenser body portion, a removable top for said inner container, and said inner container adapted to contain said supply of continuous web material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 and a cover for said dispensing opening, and means for hingedly connecting said cover to said closure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention as defined in claim 9 wherein said closure includes a raised portion, and said a slit being formed in said raised portion, and said resilient flap being adjacent said slit whereby a marginal portion of said flap defines one edge of said slit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 and including a cover to seal said dispensing opening means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 13 wherein said web material disposed in said dispenser is impregnated with a fluid so as to be rendered moist.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 in which the continuous web material is randomly stuffed in said dispenser.
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) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |