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US 11,866,277 B2Granted
Paper dispenser
AssigneeKohler Co.
InventorsCary D. Edmonds, Nicole A. Sorenson
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Abstract
According to an exemplary embodiment, a dispenser for rolled paper product includes a first arm and a second arm, with the first arm having an elongate member configured to receive a roll of paper product. A first mounting bracket is configured to rotatingly couple the first arm to a mounting surface. The first arm is configured to cover the first mounting bracket from view. A second mounting bracket is configured to rigidly couple the second arm to the mounting surface.
Claims20
A rolled paper dispenser comprising:
- a first arm configured to be coupled to a mounting surface;
- a second arm configured to be coupled to the mounting surface spaced apart from the first arm;
- a bushing assembly coupled to the first arm, the bushing assembly having a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is rotatable relative to the second member;
- and
- an extension member configured to hold a rolled paper product, wherein the extension member has a fixed length defined between a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the extension member is coupled to the first arm at the first end;
- wherein the extension member is configured to rotate by the bushing assembly about a rotational axis defined by the first arm and in a plane that is substantially parallel to the mounting surface such that the second end of the extension member may be rotated into and out of engagement with the second arm;
- and
- wherein one of the extension member and the second arm comprises a cutout extending along a side portion thereof.
5 more elements
A rolled paper dispenser comprising:
- a first arm defining a rotational axis, the first arm configured to be coupled to a mounting surface;
- a second arm configured to be coupled to the mounting surface spaced apart from the first arm;
- a bushing assembly coupled to the first arm, the bushing assembly having a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is rotatable relative to the second member;
- and
- an extension member configured to hold a rolled paper product, wherein the extension member has a fixed non-adjustable length defined between a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the extension member is rotatably coupled to the first arm at the first end;
- wherein the extension member is configured to rotate by the bushing assembly about the rotational axis in a plane that is substantially parallel to the mounting surface between an open position in which the rolled paper product may be placed on, or removed from, the extension member and a closed position in which the second end of the extension member engages the second arm;
- and
- wherein one of the extension member and the second arm comprises a cutout extending along a side portion thereof.
5 more elements
A rolled paper dispenser comprising:
- a first arm configured to be coupled to a mounting surface;
- a second arm configured to be coupled to the mounting surface at a location spaced apart from the first arm;
- a bushing assembly coupled to the first arm, the bushing assembly having a first member and a second member, wherein the first member is rotatable relative to the second member;
- and
- an extension member configured to hold a rolled paper product, wherein the extension member has a fixed, non-adjustable length defined between a first end and an opposite second end, and wherein the extension member is coupled to the first arm at the first end;
- wherein the first arm is configured to rotate the extension member by the bushing assembly in a plane that is substantially parallel to the mounting surface such that the second end of the extension member may be moved into and out of engagement with the second arm;
- and
- wherein one of the extension member and the second arm comprises a cutout extending along a side portion thereof.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.