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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2002
Applicant:
Charles S. Allen, Kenilworth, IL (US);
Inventor:
Charles S. Allen, Kenilworth, IL (US);
Assignee:
Sloan Valve Company, Franklin Park, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D047/00 ; F02M037/00 ; F02M069/02 ; A24F025/00 ; A61L009/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A deodorizing paper towel dispenser includes a housing, with a paper towel roll mounted within the housing for rotation. There may be a drive within the housing which is connected to rotate the paper towel roll. The drive means can be activated either by an infrared sensor or by a manual switch. The paper towel roll includes a generally hollow core and a deodorant associated with the core. A fan is positioned to pass air through the paper towel roll core and outwardly through an opening in the housing. The fan is operated by a drive that rotates with the paper towel roll.