US4369929A
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Dispenser for rolled sheet goods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-19
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2000-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A dispenser for rolled sheet goods, such as wax paper, aluminum foil, etc., comprises a housing receiving and enclosing a plurality of rolls of sheet goods in vertical orientation, the housing defining a vertical exit slot for each of the rolls of sheet goods, and stop means at the top of the housing which, upon application of pressure, clamps at least a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods against turning. A desired amount of sheet goods is pulled from the dispenser, pressure applied to the stop means, and the sheet goods tensioned and torn off at the slot. In one embodiment, the housing comprises a square base, four vertical sidewalls upstanding from the base and defining slots therebetween at the corners of the housing, and a lid which rests on the ends of the rolls of sheet goods and can be pressed down to stop the rolls of sheet goods from turning. In another embodiment, the housing comprises an elongated cap having a top and depending sidewalls received on a base, with the stop means comprising either a flexible portion of the top of the elongated cap or floating stops mounted through the cap. Flexible clamps are provided in the slots to hold the edge of the sheet goods, and rounded openings intersect the slots to provide access for grasping the ends of the sheet goods. Metal serrated cutters are mounted in the slots if required to sever the sheet goods.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre W. Cayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H35/00; B65H35/0006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/238; Y10T225/246; Y10T225/247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods comprising: (A) a housing adapted to receive and enclose a plurality of rolls of sheet goods in vertical orientation, the housing defining a vertical slot for each roll of sheet goods received and enclosed therein through which sheet goods from each of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn; and (B) stop means at the top of the housing for engaging the upper end of the rolls of sheet goods upon application of pressure to said stop means, thereby preventing the sheet goods from unrolling when the stop means are engaged; whereby the desired amount of sheet goods from a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn through its respective slot and pressure is applied to the stop means to prevent additional sheet goods from being withdrawn through the slot as the sheet goods are held in tension and torn off at the edge of the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods comprising: (A) a housing adapted to receive and enclose a plurality of rolls of sheet goods in vertical orientation, the housing defining a vertical slot for each roll of sheet goods received and enclosed therein through which sheet goods from each of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn; and (B) stop means at the top of the housing for engaging the upper end of the rolls of sheet goods upon application of pressure to said stop means, thereby preventing the sheet goods from unrolling when the stop means are engaged; whereby the desired amount of sheet goods from a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn through its respective slot and pressure is applied to the stop means to prevent additional sheet goods from being withdrawn through the slot as the sheet goods are held in tension and torn off at the edge of the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing comprises a flat base and vertical sidewalls upstanding therefrom, and the stop means comprises a flexible lid received on the upper ends of the vertical sidewalls and disposed over the ends of the rolls of sheet goods, whereby upon application of pressure the flexible lid deflects into contact with the rolls of sheet goods to prevent additional sheet goods from being withdrawn from the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing defines an opening intersecting the exit slot, said opening providing access for grasping the end of the sheet goods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
109 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing comprises an elongated cap having a top and depending sidewalls and a base receiving the lower ends of the depending sidewalls of the cap, wherein the stop means comprises one floating stop for each roll of sheet goods received and enclosed in the housing, each floating stop extending through the top of the cap and resting on the end of a roll of sheet goods, whereby application of pressure to the floating stop clamps the roll of sheet goods between the floating stop and the base to prevent the roll of sheet goods from turning.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing comprises an elongated cap having a top and depending sidewalls and partitions dividing the cap into a plurality of compartments, each compartment receiving one roll of sheet goods, and a base receiving the lower ends of the depending sidewalls of the cap and the stop means comprises a flexible portion of the top of the elongated cap which deflects into contact with the upper end of the rolls of sheet goods upon application of pressure thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods comprising: (A) a housing having a plurality of sidewalls arrayed in a polygonal shape and adapted to receive a number of rolls of sheet goods equal to the number of sidewalls of the housing, the housing defining one vertical slot for each roll of sheet goods received and enclosed therein through which the rolls of sheet goods may be respectively withdrawn; and (B) stop means at the top of the housing for engaging the upper ends of the rolls of sheet goods upon application of pressure to said stop means, thereby preventing the sheet goods from unrolling when the stop means are engaged, whereby the desired amount of sheet goods from a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn through its respective slot and pressure may be applied to the stop means to prevent additional sheet goods from being withdrawn through the slot as the sheet goods are held in tension and torn off at the edge of the slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
170 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods comprising: (A) a housing having a plurality of sidewalls arrayed in a polygonal shape and adapted to receive a number of rolls of sheet goods equal to the number of sidewalls of the housing, the housing defining one vertical slot for each roll of sheet goods received and enclosed therein through which the rolls of sheet goods may be respectively withdrawn; and (B) stop means at the top of the housing for engaging the upper ends of the rolls of sheet goods upon application of pressure to said stop means, thereby preventing the sheet goods from unrolling when the stop means are engaged, whereby the desired amount of sheet goods from a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods may be withdrawn through its respective slot and pressure may be applied to the stop means to prevent additional sheet goods from being withdrawn through the slot as the sheet goods are held in tension and torn off at the edge of the slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein the vertical slot through which the sheet goods may be withdrawn has a flexible clamp mounted therein to maintain the end of the sheet goods within the slot and available for grasping and withdrawing further sheet goods from the dispenser.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 7 wherein the flexible clamp comprises a flexible edge of the housing defining the vertical slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein a plurality of vertical slots are defined between adjacent sidewalls of the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 9 wherein the housing comprises a flat base and vertical sidewalls upstanding therefrom, and the stop means comprises a lid of the housing which rests on the ends of the rolls of sheet goods and, upon application of the pressure to said lid, clamps at least a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods between the lid and base to prevent the roll of sheet goods from turning.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 10 wherein the housing further comprises a handle extending through a slot opening defined in the lid, the handle preventing the lid from rotating with respect to the sidewalls and facilitating moving the dispenser from place to place.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
55 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 11 and further comprising flexible clamps respectively mounted in the vertical slots to lightly clamp the end of the sheet goods within the vertical slots, thereby maintaining the ends of the sheet goods available for grasping and dispensing additional sheet goods from the rolls thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein the housing further comprises partitions dividing the housing into a plurality of compartments, each compartment receiving one roll of sheet goods.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein the housing includes a plurality of stub shafts which are received in and support the support tubes of the rolled sheet goods to position the rolled sheet goods in the housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
79 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein the housing comprises a flat base and vertical sidewalls upstanding therefrom, and the stop means comprises a lid of the housing which rests on the ends of the rolls of sheet goods and, upon application of the pressure to said lid, clamps at least a selected one of the rolls of sheet goods between the lid and base to prevent the roll of sheet goods from turning.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 15 wherein the housing further comprises a handle extending through a slot opening defined in the lid, the handle preventing the lid from rotating with respect to the sidewalls and facilitating moving the dispenser from place to place.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 16 and further comprising flexible clamps respectively mounted in the vertical slots to lightly clamp the end of the sheet goods within the vertical slots, thereby maintaining the ends of the sheet goods available for grasping and dispensing additional sheet goods from the rolls thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
A dispenser for rolled sheet goods as defined in claim 6 wherein the housing defines an opening intersecting the exit slot, said opening providing access for grasping the end of the sheet goods.
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) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |