Patent ID: 7021356
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for dispensing a roll of material comprising an enclosable housing having a dispensing end and a hinge end and comprising (a) a roll holding piece for holding a roll of material, the roll holding piece having a bottom, two opposing sidewalls, and a discharge end; (b) a cover piece, the cover piece having a top, two opposing side walls, and a discharge end, wherein the top of the cover piece has at least one depression for placement of a finger; (c) a hinge assembly for joining the roll holding piece and the cover piece at the hinge end, wherein the hinge assembly permits opening of the housing while the cover piece and roll holding piece remain connected by the hinge assembly; (d) an applicator located proximate to the dispensing end for applying material to a substrate; (e) a discharge opening for the material located proximate to the dispensing end; and (f) a cutting member located proximate to the dispensing end for cutting the material.