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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2008
Filed:
May. 11, 2006
Applicant:
Daniel C. Kananen, Green Bay, WI (US);
Inventor:
Daniel C. Kananen, Green Bay, WI (US);
Assignee:
Alwin Manufacturing Co., Inc., Green Bay, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65H 49/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for dispensing sheet material from a sheet material dispenser are described. A drive mechanism powered at least in part by one or more springs discharges sheet material from the dispenser. A diverter redirects at least one of the springs enabling use of a relatively longer spring in a more compact and space-efficient dispenser housing. The dispenser may include a cutting mechanism powered at least in part by the one or more springs.