Patent ID: 6092758
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
An adapter for converting a core roll product dispenser into a dispenser for a coreless roll product having a pair of depressions defined in the ends of the coreless roll, the adapter comprising:a housing defining a central cavity and an opening at an end of the central cavity;a retractable plunger having a distal end, a central shaft, and a base, the retractable plunger being configured so the base and a first portion of the central shaft are retained in the housing and the distal end and a second portion of the central shaft extend through the opening at an end of the central cavity so the distal end of the plunger extends from the opening at the end of the housing for a distance that is greater than the width of the plunger and is adapted to penetrate a depression defined at an end of a coreless roll product;resilient means in communication with the plunger, the resilient means being configured to apply a force against the plunger so the plunger is adapted to retract into the central cavity when a greater opposing force is applied against its distal end during loading and extend when the greater opposing force is removed; andattachment means for securing the adapter to a core roll product dispenser.