Did You Know...
...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7641143 | Web material dispenser A web dispenser comprising a housing for holding at least one roll of web material therein. A mandrel connects to the housing for maintaining at least one roll of web material thereon and facilitating the rotation of the roll of web material to dispense the web mate... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7527218 | Combination sanitary wipe and toilet tissue holder The invention relates to a combination hygienic device for holding sanitary wipes or toiletries and for dispensing a roll of toilet tissue paper. The device consists of a sanitary tray having a void region for receiving a sleeve member so dimensioned and proportione... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7392917 | Roll of disposable pieces of hygienic paper A roll of disposable pieces of hygienic paper from which pieces of hygienic paper can be removed with one hand without any need for tearing or cutting the hygienic paper, including an inner tube of a rigid material onto which pieces of hygienic paper are wound with ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7306185 | Universal toilet paper dispenser system An improved toilet paper dispenser system that employs an elongated support arm having, as a component, a flexible arm segment which is bendable in three dimensions. The support arm is secured at one end to a toilet tank or rigid structure using a mounting attachmen... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7293738 | Freestanding dispenser for dispensing two different substrates A freestanding dispenser for dual dispensing of a wet substrate and a dry substrate includes: a base for supporting the freestanding dispenser on a substantially horizontal surface; a support member connected to the base, the support member holding a roll of a dry s... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278604 | Multi-use dispensing stand A multiple-type paper product dispensing mobile stand with mini-table and storage is provided. The invention can be configured in various dispensing arrangements for dispensing one or more paper products comprising paper towel rolls, toilet tissue rolls, and/or a bo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275708 | Dispenser for rolled sheet material In one embodiment, the apparatus for dispensing rolled sheet material comprises: a roll of sheet material oriented around a roll axis, and a disposable member disposed around the roll. The disposable member comprises a front wall disposed adjacent an end of the roll... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264196 | Toilet paper dispenser The present invention provides ease of installation of toilet paper rolls on a vertical spindle sitting on a plate that prevents the unrolling of the paper. The floor free standing unit has a provision to store spare rolls on the pole, the spindle supports a decorat... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261271 | Folding wire reel carrier A device that has as simple frame that pivots at the center instead of the top. The axels are stored in the device when not needed. They are simply slipped through holes in the frame for use. Reels are placed on the outside of the frame, which makes changing reels s... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243697 | Apparatus and method for coating pipes Apparatus for coating pipes includes means for applying a sheet material 32,33,34, to a pipe 2 and means for heating 23,31 the sheet material and/or pipe. The means for heating may be operative to heat the sheet material during its application t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7178317 | Wrapping apparatus comprising a dispenser for dispensing stretched wrap film Wrapping apparatus comprises a dispenser, for dispensing stretched wrap film, which includes a first frame assembly, and a second frame assembly pivotally mounted upon the first frame assembly between a first closed position and second open position. A film roll spi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7147178 | Sequentially stripping-off type adhesive tape set A sequentially stripping-off type adhesive tape set comprising a sequentially stripping-off type adhesive tape in the form of a reel, a holding member and a seat; the adhesive tape has thereon many layers of adhesive tape pieces cut in strips wound on a hollow axle ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7083138 | Two roll paper web material dispenser Improvements to paper web material dispensers, particularly two roll tissue dispensers. A dispenser according to the invention is able to prevent access to a second or reserve roll of tissue until a first or dispensing roll is entirely or substantially depleted. As ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025302 | Machine-mounted thread carousel for home sewing and embroidery machines This invention is a device for transporting, holding and feeding a plurality of spools of level-wound or cross-wound thread on a home sewing and/or embroidery machine. This device fits over the vertical spindle of the machine if so equipped, or over a spindle devise... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7004422 | Strap-reel frame A strap-reel frame includes a frame body having a shaft horizontally provided thereon for fitting an inner disc and an outer disc which respectively have the central portion formed with a columnar projection for fitting the opposite ends of a strap reel. A strap-cla... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6988691 | Floor rack for holding a paper towel roll and the like A floor rack is designed to hold a plurality of paper towel rolls and is formed of a base, a support post, a first holder, and one or more second holders. The support post is uprightly extended from the base. The first holder is fastened with a top end of the suppor... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6959891 | Dispenser for multiple rolls of sheet material A dispenser for storing and dispensing rolled sheet material is provided. The dispenser has a housing which holds at least one roll of sheet material therein. The housing has a portion of an outer surface which is positioned against a support surface. The housing al... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6959890 | Combination adjustable holder to retain premoistened wipes, toilet paper and/or air fresheners and other toilet objects adjacent a toilet A combination holder to be used by a person when the person is using a toilet. The preferred embodiment includes an openable container to retain objects such as premoistened wipes. Beneath the openable container is an openable ring for retaining a roll of toilet pap... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6929213 | Roll dispenser A roll dispenser is comprised of a tubular housing with a first end cap and a second end cap. Each end cap is comprised of a plate with an integral lip which is parallel to the sides of the housing for a slide fit. The first end cap is removable from the housing. A ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6874632 | Storage device for coiled articles A storage device for coiled articles, such as electrical cords and hoses, includes a tubular plug adapted to be imbedded in a wall cavity. A spool is provided which is adapted to hold coiled articles. The spool is telescopically received within the tubular plug. The... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6758434 | Dispenser for multiple rolls of sheet material A dispenser for dispensing rolls of sheet material is provided. The dispenser has a housing which holds one or more rolls of sheet material. The housing has an opening which is defined by a perimeter. A hub which is configured to hold a roll of sheet material is pos... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6702226 | Device for aiding rewinding a fishing reel A device for aiding rewinding a fishing reel by an individual includes a suction cup base having a convex bottom and top portion having a central hub, a screw threadably connected to the hub at a first end and having a second end extending therefrom, and ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6698683 | Bathroom tissue dispenser and holder A bathroom tissue dispenser and holder has arms positioned between and interconnected to the arms of a conventional wall mounted tissue holder. A roller is pivotally connected one arm of the tissue dispenser and holder and pivots away the mounting wall to... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6688550 | Portable supply rack for spool-dispensed materials A supply rack includes a primary support wall having a front face, a rear face, an upper edge, a lower edge, and opposing vertical side edges. A pair of side walls extend from the primary support wall, each side wall further terminating in an outer vertic... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682012 | Equipment and method in handling of doctor blades for a paper/cardboard machine A reeling device (10), has a support base (1), a support arm (2), and a shaft (9') mounted on the support arm (2). One shaft end has a boss (9) and the other end has a revolving frame (7). Mounted to the device is a transit case (20), within which the use... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6651921 | Spool winder A spool winder includes a holder for a filament bulk roll, a cantilever member to receive a weed trimmer filament spool, and a crank handle device rotating on the member while holding and interlocking into openings in the trimmer spool.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6497345 | Dispensing apparatus An apparatus for dispensing paper. The apparatus allows for the use of an existing wall-mounted dispenser without requiring any modification to the existing wall-mounted unit. The apparatus can also be free-standing or portable. The apparatus will accommo... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6464164 | Tool for supporting and applying wallpaper border material A tool for supporting and applying wallpaper border material to the surface of a structural member is provided. The tool includes a handgrip, a support post, and a mounting post projecting from a longitudinal member, with the handgrip, support post, and m... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6457669 | Tube winder structure A tube winder structure including a seat body and a reel. The seat body has a stand, a handle and a shaft. The reel is rotatably fitted on the shaft of the seat body. The handle of the seat body has a tube-squeezing unit composed of the handle and a rod m... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6446903 | Yard sign with dispenser A yard sign for dispensing plastic bags for use in collecting domestic pet waste for later disposal includes a display panel attachable to the ground and a supply of waste bags dispensed from the rear of the sign through a slot. The display panel preferab... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6398146 | Device for maneuvering a shutter or roller-type closure member and process for manufacturing such a closure member A device for winding a strap or strip of material for maneuvering a shutter, roller blind or equivalent device comprising a member for winding and tensioning the strap disposed inside a box formed by two shells each including at least one edging extending... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6364245 | Toilet roll dispenser for different diameter core rolls A dispenser for selectively dispensing first and second rolls of sheet material respectively wrapped around first and second cores is provided. The dispenser includes a housing defining a storage compartment for the first and second rolls and an opening, ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6345783 | Spool rack with connecting system A spool rack (1) composed of carrying and connecting struts includes a connecting system for the struts connecting element (15) which are inserted in each case into one of the struts. The connecting element has a pressure transmitting portion (23) against... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6299018 | Bandage dispensing device A bandage dispensing device having a handle portion and a head portion. The handle portion comprises a plurality of finger indentions formed on the exterior front portion of the handle to facilitate the gripping of the device. The head portion, attached a... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6233910 | Binding machine with tape After a tape is caused to travel in a direction parallel to a front surface of a machine frame to expand a loop, the loop is tightened, to bind a material to be bound. A door which is opened or closed by rotating around an axis of rotation is provided on ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6202956 | Dispenser for dispensing toilet tissue from rolls A dispenser for dispensing toilet tissue alternately from two rolls includes a housing and roll support spindles for supporting the rolls in coaxial spaced relationship relative to the housing. A sliding cover is slidably positioned on the housing. The ro... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6186439 | Rolled product dispenser assembly A dispenser assembly for dispensing product arranged in a roll and the roll has a cavity disposed at each end of the roll. The dispenser assembly includes a base, a pair of arms having first and second ends and at least one roller associating with the sec... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6182920 | Collapsible cable dispensing dolly A portable, collapsible dolly for dispensing cable from spools. The present dolly includes a frame body having first and second ends, a substantially vertical support having upper and lower ends and an inclined support having first and second ends, with a... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6161796 | Paper towel roll dispenser A paper towel roll dispenser has an enclosing polygonal shaped housing within which is mounted an access door which is movable from a closed position to an open position. To be mounted within the internal chamber of the housing is a post assembly which is... | 12/19/2000 |
