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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2004
David C. Windorski, Woodbury, MN (US);
Stephen L. Gamradt, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Martin A. Kenner, Burnsville, MN (US);
Michael E. Hamerly, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
David C. Windorski, Woodbury, MN (US);
Stephen L. Gamradt, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
Martin A. Kenner, Burnsville, MN (US);
Michael E. Hamerly, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Sheet dispensers, which provide feedback to a user or provide a unique function to a user, are disclosed. Visual, audio, aromatic, or other types of feedback may be provided to a user by the sheet dispenser. Sheet dispensers suitable for use as a switch, a room deodorizer, a flame-generating device, or a combination thereof are disclosed. A method of activating a switch-controlled object is also disclosed. Further, a method of making sheet dispensers is also disclosed.