公开(公告)号：US10368702B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US16144305

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36 ,  A47K10/32

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.

公开(公告)号：US10149579B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US14595683

申请日：2015-01-13

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Ryan Anthony Goltz ,  Mark Edwin Peters ,  Alan Joseph Johnson ,  Justin Matthew Oliphant ,  Paul James Ruthven

IPC: A47K10/42 ,  B65D83/08 ,  A47K10/36 ,  A47K10/32

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a roll interface configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product, the roll interface including a separating member configured to engage and unseal the sealed tail; a feed roller assembly configured to dispense sheet product from the roll of sheet product, the feed roller assembly including a feed roller configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product; and a controller operable to initiate driving of the feed roller and rotation of the roll of sheet product such that the sealed tail is unsealed by engaging the separating member. A related method of automatically loading a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail in a sheet product dispenser also is provided.

公开(公告)号：US10285545B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US16144321

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36 ,  A47K10/32

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.

公开(公告)号：US10123666B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15399301

申请日：2017-01-05

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.

公开(公告)号：US10660485B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US15727875

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Alan Joseph Johnson ,  Brian Scott Borke ,  John Patrick Laitala ,  Nickolas Everett Madsen ,  Paul James Ruthven

IPC: A47K10/36

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses regarding an improved sheet product dispenser are provided herein. Example sheet product dispensers include a rotatable carriage that holds two full size product rolls. Upon substantial depletion of one of the product rolls, the sheet product dispenser is configured to enable the carriage to rotate to present the depleted product roll to the janitor for easy and intuitive replacement. For example, a carriage with a depleted product roll may be configured to automatically rotate upon opening of the cover. Additional features for intuitive and reliable installation of the product roll are also provided herein, such as roll holder slot guides and a retention mechanism that maintains installation of a product roll during rotation of the carriage. Such example sheet product dispensers help to eliminate product waste, reduce confusion while loading, and reduce the time and effort required to load the sheet product dispenser.

公开(公告)号：US20190350415A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-21

申请号：US16531165

申请日：2019-08-05

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20190059661A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US16171721

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Ryan Anthony Goltz ,  Mark Edwin Peters ,  Alan Joseph Johnson ,  Justin Matthew Oliphant ,  Paul James Ruthven

IPC: A47K10/42 ,  A47K10/36

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a roll interface configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product, the roll interface including a separating member configured to engage and unseal the sealed tail; a feed roller assembly configured to dispense sheet product from the roll of sheet product, the feed roller assembly including a feed roller configured to engage and at least partially support the roll of sheet product; and a controller operable to initiate driving of the feed roller and rotation of the roll of sheet product such that the sealed tail is unsealed by engaging the separating member. A related method of automatically loading a roll of sheet product having a sealed tail in a sheet product dispenser also is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190021556A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16144321

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20190104895A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US15727875

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: GPCP IP Holdings LLC

Inventor： Alan Joseph Johnson ,  Brian Scott Borke ,  John Patrick Laitala ,  Nickolas Everett Madsen ,  Paul James Ruthven

IPC: A47K10/36

CPC classification number: A47K10/3687 ,  A47K2010/3681

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses regarding an improved sheet product dispenser are provided herein. Example sheet product dispensers include a rotatable carriage that holds two full size product rolls. Upon substantial depletion of one of the product rolls, the sheet product dispenser is configured to enable the carriage to rotate to present the depleted product roll to the janitor for easy and intuitive replacement. For example, a carriage with a depleted product roll may be configured to automatically rotate upon opening of the cover. Additional features for intuitive and reliable installation of the product roll are also provided herein, such as roll holder slot guides and a retention mechanism that maintains installation of a product roll during rotation of the carriage. Such example sheet product dispensers help to eliminate product waste, reduce confusion while loading, and reduce the time and effort required to load the sheet product dispenser.

公开(公告)号：US20190021555A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16144305

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC

Inventor： Paul James Ruthven ,  Lisa Hedden

IPC: A47K10/36

CPC classification number: A47K10/3687 ,  A47K10/3612 ,  A47K10/3643 ,  A47K2010/3226

Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.