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US 12,465,181 B1Granted
Rolled sheet dispensing device with braking mechanism
OwnerFrederick George Heniginventor
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Abstract
A novel rolled material dispensing device is presented. The novel paper towel holder is for use on a flat surface and is generally comprised of a base, a solid rod attached to the base, a removeable cover attached to the proximal end of the rod, and a braking mechanism fixedly attached to the cover or rod. Depressing the cover engages braking mechanism and moves the cover to be in contact with the rolled material thus stopping movement of the rolled material and allowing the user to remove a user determined amount of the rolled material while keeping the remaining material dry and uncontaminated.
Claims20
A rolled material dispensing device comprising:
- a base;
- a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein;
- a cavity formed in a proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a braking mechanism fixedly attached to the bottom surface of the cover;
- wherein the braking mechanism extends into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod;
- wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation;
- and
- wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a ridge system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length.
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A rolled material dispensing device comprising:
- a base;
- a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein;
- a cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a solid cylinder extending distally from the bottom surface of the cover;
- a braking mechanism fixedly attached to a distal end of the cylinder;
- wherein the braking mechanism and the cylinder extend into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod;
- wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation;
- and
- wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a notch and tab system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length.
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A method of dispensing rolled material comprising:
- providing a rolled material dispensing device comprising:
- a base;
- a telescoping rod comprising a telescoping structure including a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member slidably received therein;
- a cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a cover having a top and a bottom surface and removably attached to the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod;
- a solid cylinder extending distally from the bottom surface of the cover;
- and
- a braking mechanism fixedly attached to a distal end of the cylinder;
- wherein the braking mechanism and the cylinder extend into the cavity formed in the proximal end of the second cylindrical member of the telescoping rod when the cover is attached to the rod;
- wherein the bottom surface of the cover includes a gripping component having a texturized surface comprising a rubberized polymer configured to engage an outer surface of the rolled material to further prevent rotation;
- and
- wherein the telescoping rod further includes a passive locking mechanism comprising a notch and tab system configured to adjust the telescoping rod to a predetermined length;
- pulling the rolled material to dispense a desired amount;
- exerting a downward force on the cover until the bottom surface of the cover engages with a surface of the rolled material to stop movement of the rolled material;
- removing the desired amount of the rolled material;
- removing the downward force from the cover to allow the cover to disengage with the surface of the rolled material.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.