US 10,327,603 B2 · Napkin dispenser

Abstract

A product dispenser, such as for dispensing napkins, designed to be recessed in a countertop or wall, includes an elongated housing or chute for holding product, a faceplate assembly, and a collar for mounting the dispenser to the countertop or wall. The collar includes a locking arrangement for securing the collar in place without requiring any tools. The locking arrangement includes a thumb screw having a threaded shaft with a first end and a second end, a wing nut at the first end, and a flap at the second end. As the wing nut is rotated in a first direction, the flap is drawn upward until it engages a stop surface, such as the underside of the countertop or inside surface of a wall.

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Dependent claims

A dispensing system for use in a recessed position, comprising:

a collar adapted to fit in an opening formed in a wall or counter;
a set of retainers for releasably securing the collar to the wall or counter, each retainer including a clamping member operative to clamp the collar to the wall or counter;
a product dispenser having an elongated housing adapted to fit within the collar opening and a faceplate assembly releasably attached to the elongated housing and having an aperture that facilitates removal of product from the elongated housing;
and
each clamping member including a screw having a shaft with a first end and a second end, a head at the first end, and a flap at the second end, wherein the flap is configured to travel along the shaft toward the first end upon rotation of the head.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Napkin dispenser

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Napkin dispenser

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