US2011253828A1PendingUtilityA1

Automated sheet product dispenser

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Assignee: GEORGIA PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODPriority: Oct 3, 2006Filed: Jun 27, 2011Published: Oct 20, 2011
Est. expiryOct 3, 2026(~0.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Bret A. KuehnemanJoseph A. RaczMark R. GrobarchikJeffrey A. WierschkeAntonio M. CittadinoChristopher M. Reinsel
A47K 10/3656A47K 2010/3881A47K 10/3612A47K 10/3625B65H 16/005A47K 2010/3668B65H 20/02A47K 10/34A47K 10/36
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Abstract

A sheet product dispenser includes a cover, a pair of arms supporting a roll of sheet product within the cover, and a baffle. The roll of sheet product rotates upon activation of the dispenser during a dispense cycle. The baffle is adapted to deflect upon contact with the roll of sheet product and remain engaged against the roll of sheet product during at least a significant portion of a roll life.

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1 . A sheet product dispenser comprising:
 a cover;   a pair of arms disposed and configured to support a roll of sheet product within the cover, the roll of sheet product configured to rotate upon activation of the dispenser during a dispense cycle; and   a baffle adapted to deflect upon contact with the roll of sheet product and remain engaged against the roll of sheet product during at least a significant portion of a roll life.   
     
     
         2 . The sheet product dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the baffle is connected to a back portion of the cover. 
     
     
         3 . The sheet product dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the baffle is disposed and configured to provide a force that tends to slow a roll rotation to limit roll overspin. 
     
     
         4 . The sheet product dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the baffle is a sheet element. 
     
     
         5 . The sheet product dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein the baffle is connected to the cover via a hinge.

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