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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7387274 | Static build-up control in dispensing system A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7303164 | Fishing line package and dispenser and method A fishing line package and dispenser is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the fishing line package and dispenser includes a housing, a fishing line spool provided in the housing, a fishing line wound on the fishing line spool, a display tab extending from the... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293737 | Co-cured stringers and associated mandrel and fabrication method A co-cured composite stringer and associated apparatus and method are provided. The co-cured composite stringer includes a stringer and a mandrel positioned within a channel defined in the stringer. A plurality of strips are positioned within an opening of the mandr... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7223032 | Fixing element capable of rotatably fixing a ribbon roller in a ribbon cartridge A ribbon roller is fixed in a ribbon cartridge via a fixing element. The fixing element includes an accommodation means and a fastening element. The accommodation means fixes a tab of the ribbon roller, and the fastening element engages the ribbon cartridge. When tr... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7182289 | Static build-up control in dispensing system Apparatus for dispensing paper from rolls which feeds continuously, roll to roll, and does not require extra procedure to bring stub roll into position. The apparatus holds and positions at least first and second rolls of paper with respect to each other, dispensing... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7063245 | System for dispensing plurality of wet wipes There is provided a wet wipes dispensing system. The system includes a plurality of separably joined wet wipes and the plurality of separably joined wet wipes include a lubricant. The system also includes a dispenser including a sealed chamber, the sealed chamber ho... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036765 | Polarized tape dispenser A tape dispenser having a frame and a pair of opposed, unequal diameter hub mounts for rotatably mounting an adhesive tape roll thereon. The tape roll includes a hub about which the tape is wound and has first and second open ends with unequal diameter openings. Eac... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025301 | Dispenser A dispenser for feeding perforated paper towels from a continuous roll of paper towels. The apparatus includes a dispenser body for containing the towel roll and an adjustable nozzle attached to the dispenser body for dispensing an end portion of the continuous roll... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6786377 | Single hand, paper towel dispenser The present invention is directed to a single hand, paper towel dispenser comprising a base, a core holder operable to hold a roll of paper towel segments connected together end-to-end along perforated tear lines. The invention has a paper towel dispensing bale incl... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6393797 | Rolled fabric dispensing method An insulated roof or wall structure is formed by creating a depth of drape to the approximate thickness of the R-value of a fiberglass insulation batt in a draped, untaut sheet of vapor barrier material which defines an insulation cavity in which the fibe... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6363991 | Multi-purpose stationary assembly A multi-purpose stationary assembly, wherein the paper weight, adhesion tape rack, and paper stand & memo holder are combined as a whole, by including a casing and a weight is connected to a bottom of the casing so that the casing can serve as a paper wei... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6235369 | Strip-form fastening and dispensing A dispenser for strip materials, e.g. hook and loop fastener material, which automatically finds formations in a continuous fastener strip during its dispensing and, at that point in the dispensing procedure, produces a resistance to the remaining supply,... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6098917 | Hands-free paper towel dispenser A paper towel dispense, and a method for its use, comprising a foot pedal for hands-free rotation of a paper towel roll so that individual portions of toweling thereon are made available one at a time to a person activating the dispenser by depressing the... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6092760 | Easy roll A toilet paper holder wherein the center cylindrically shaped housing acts to both hold the paper on one of its sides and to have two opposite flexible outwardly biased end members at its ends. Each of the flexible end members has a solid outwardly projec... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6062503 | Apparatus and methods for hose storage A hose storage device that can be removably or permanently attached to a vehicle or to the frame unit of a portable power unit, such as those used with hydraulic rescue tools for the extrication of persons trapped in automobiles, trailers, buildings, etc.... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6000658 | Toilet paper dispenser A toilet paper dispenser in which a roll of toilet paper is supported on a rotatable spindle with a music box activated by rotation of the spindle. The toilet paper dispenser is equipped with an aromatic fragrance dispenser which is automatically activate... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5857642 | Paper towel dispenser A dispenser for feeding perforated paper towels from a continuous roll. The dispenser includes a dispenser body for containing the paper towel roll which may be mounted to a supporting surface such as a wall. A unique feeder assembly is attached to the di... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5692639 | Dispensing holder for paper towels or the like A length of flexible cord is arranged to support a pair of stop elements below a hanging loop. The stop elements are of a size and shape to pass individually through the hollow cylindrical core of a roll of paper towels or toilet tissues but, when suspend... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5692228 | Photographic film developing apparatus A photographic film developing apparatus includes a developing section including a developing tank for developing a photographic film strip, a drying section drying the developed film strip, and a film collecting/storing holder disposed adjacent an exit o... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5520496 | Conveyor sheet cargo container and method This invention generally relates to cargo containers; and more specifically, to cargo containers of the type from which bulk cargo is discharged by pulling a bottom or floor liner out from the container.... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5219126 | Dispenser for sequentially dispensing sheet material from a plurality of rolls A dispenser having a dispensing aperture accommodates two coreless rolls of sheet material. The tail end of one of the rolls is attached to the lead end of the other of the rolls to provide for sequential dispensing of the rolls.... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5143230 | Holder for household wrap cartons The wrap holder consists of a pair of identical sidewalls having a plurality of slots arranged in pairs formed therein. Extending between the sidewalls and engaging the slots are a plurality of support members. Each support member includes a flange that e... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5125548 | Paper towel dispenser cabinet with heat sink A paper towel dispenser cabinet including a rigid, metallic bottom plate of unitary construction connected to walls of the dispenser. The bottom plate improves the structural integrity of the dispenser cabinet and operates as a heat sink in the event pape... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5098055 | Self-adjustment hook and sling suspension for rolled sheet materials A compact, highly-portable hook and sling suspension assembly for rolled sheet materials (including partially or substantially unrolled sheet materials) such as background paper rolls commonly used in photography. The assembly includes a suspension cable ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5074734 | Bale unroller An unrolling device for cylindrical hay bales spikes the bale on its axis and pulls it along the ground to unroll it, when the device is pulled by a pickup truck, tractor, or the like. It comprises a transverse crossbar, two arms hinged at their ends to r... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5073052 | Reuseable ink ribbon cassette adjustable to different ribbon widths and method of use A reuseable ink ribbon cassette which is capable of accommodating ink ribbons having different widths. The ink ribbon cassette comprises a first cover member, a second cover member and a plurality of support shafts for adjustably and detachably securing t... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5064067 | Christmas light organizer A Christmas light organizer provides a frame for the handling and storage of a string of Christmas lights. A generally rectangular, planar frame includes two opposing sides having a series of tooth-like projections extending outwardly from the frame which... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4991538 | Towel coater and dispenser A paper towel dispenser is disclosed having a towel spool and feed roll mounted on a pivoted front member of the dispenser housing. When the front member is in closed position to the feed roll can engage a portion of towel between the feed roll and a rota... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4990006 | Holder of a ribbon for typewriters or similar machines A holder of a ribbon for typewriters or similar machines in which the ribbon can be transferred from a supply spool to a take-up spool and where the two spools are disposed on a slider. By means of the invention it is intended to manufacture the slider fo... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4957246 | Toilet roll cover A toilet roll cover suitable for covering both wall mounted and free standing toilet rolls is disclosed. The invention provides embellishment of the interior design of a bathroom and may enhance hygiene and air quality. The invention comprises a piece of ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4860159 | Tape dispenser with static neutralizer Static neutralizer for a tape dispenser in which a roll of tape is rotatably supported for drawing off selected lengths in strips comprises first brush means in juxtaposition with a surface of a tape portion radially peeled from the roll, second brush mea... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4793584 | Modular press frame and stacking pedestal A modular constructed supporting frame having a specific constructional shape affording interchangeability, such that the frame may be converted to a base unit, stacking unit, or a floor line unit, adapted to be combined with a modular rollstand frame int... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4787168 | Fishing line dispenser and display package A fishing line dispenser and display package 10 having a cover 12 and a container section 14 that rotatably engage and support a spool of fishing line 26. The spool 26 rotates around a spindle 54 formed in the dispenser 10. Internal threads 40, formed on ... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4762286 | Spool rewinder A device for rewinding line onto a spool comprising two substantially parallel sides spaced apart by a handle, a shaft rotatably mounted through a first side and biased toward a second side, with spool gripping means on end of the shaft adjacent to the se... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4739943 | Protective cover for toilet paper roll This invention provides a cover comprising a flat plate fabricated from a flexible plastics material and having a retangular configuration. A first end of the plate is formed into locking means for releasably engaging the second end of the plate for holdi... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4383656 | Mounting assembly for a roll of sheet material There is disclosed a mounting assembly for positioning a roll of sheet material within a dispenser including oppositely aligned receiving sockets wherein said roll of sheet material is formed on a hollow core, comprising a first arbor member formed of fla... | 05/17/1983 |
| 4260116 | Unwinding stand for level wind reclosable stock pouch material and methods An unwind stand provides apparatus for aligning and tracking reclosable stock pouch material having a thickened pouch closure formation. Substantially vertical material runs provide a material path of significant distance between a level wind supply roll,... | 04/07/1981 |
| 4161075 | Thread and yarn organizer Substantially flat modified hourglass shaped holders around which yarn may be wound, and having slits at one end for retaining the ends of the yarn, an aperture at the other end for suspending the device from a support, and a sleeve holder intermediate th... | 07/17/1979 |
| 4106711 | Chuck for a tube acting as a package support A chuck device for a tube used for supporting thread packages of textile yarns or threads comprisng a thread severing ring provided with protruding substantially tooth-shaped cutting elements and an adjacent thread guide ring which, for the purpose of gui... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4025006 | Apparatus for dispensing hay from large round bales Disclosed is an apparatus for dispensing hay from large cylindrical bales formed of layers of hay spirally wound around a central axis. The preferred embodiment is comprised of a U-shaped frame detachably mountable on a three-point hitch of a tractor. The... | 05/24/1977 |
