Metering napkin dispenser

A product metering napkin dispenser includes a housing defining a storage magazine for receiving a stack of folded napkins and a metering member that penetrates the stack in order to segregate a predetermined number of napkins from the remainder of the stack for dispensing. Preferred embodiments inc...

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Main Authors KILGORE MICHAEL R, CHRISTENSEN JAMES B, BUDZ GREGORY D, BOONE BRUCE T, AUMANN JONATHAN R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.05.2005
Edition7
Subjects
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TOILET ACCESSORIES
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Summary:A product metering napkin dispenser includes a housing defining a storage magazine for receiving a stack of folded napkins and a metering member that penetrates the stack in order to segregate a predetermined number of napkins from the remainder of the stack for dispensing. Preferred embodiments include gravity feed napkin dispensers. In various embodiments the metering member may include: a pivoting plate cooperating with a hinged trap door support surface; a rotating semicircular disk co-rotating with a support disk; or a reciprocating jaw assembly urging napkins through an aperture.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030611444