Patent ID: 6062422
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A paper roll dispenser comprising:an upright elongate tubular member having a longitudinal axis and comprising a tubular side wall having an inner tubular surface, an upper inlet port, a lower discharge port, and a tubular passageway coupled to and extending between the inlet port and the discharge port, the tubular passageway, the inlet port and the discharge port each being adapted to allow passage of a paper roll therethrough;said tubular member having a rear portion comprising a planar central wall portion and two side wall portions extending symmetrically on each side of said central wall portion and each at an obtuse angle to the central wall portion and wherein said side wall portions extend at substantially a right angle to one another;a plate form elongate member provided in the tubular passageway, said plate form elongate member having a horizontal cross-section that defines an arc with a concave side facing forwardly, and an upper end of said plate form elongate member being pivotally coupled to said rear portion of said tubular member at a point spaced downwardly from said upper inlet port by a coupling member passing through said upper end and through said rear portion; andan actuator coupled to the elongate member for pivoting the elongate member about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis, between a first position wherein the elongate member obstructs the tubular passageway and a second position wherein the elongate member does not obstruct the tubular passageway.