Roll goods dispenser system and methods of use
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1. A roll goods dispenser system comprising:
- a roll of continuous length product comprising opposing first and second side surfaces defining a roll diameter and a core defining a central void within the roll; and
a first dispenser guard comprising a retaining plug protruding from a side shield, wherein the side shield covers the entire first side surface of the roll when the retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the side shield in the closed configuration forms a concave shape facing the roll, the concave shape defining a volume, wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume, and further wherein the side shield in the open configuration forms a convex shape facing the roll.
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Abstract
A roll goods dispenser system is disclosed. The roll goods dispenser system includes a roll of continuous length product and first and second dispenser guards that protect the roll from damage. Methods of using the roll goods dispenser system to dispense roll goods are also disclosed.
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1. A roll goods dispenser system comprising:
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a roll of continuous length product comprising opposing first and second side surfaces defining a roll diameter and a core defining a central void within the roll; and
a first dispenser guard comprising a retaining plug protruding from a side shield, wherein the side shield covers the entire first side surface of the roll when the retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the side shield in the closed configuration forms a concave shape facing the roll, the concave shape defining a volume, wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume, and further wherein the side shield in the open configuration forms a convex shape facing the roll. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A roll goods dispenser system comprising:
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a roll of continuous length product comprising opposing first and second side surfaces defining a roll diameter and a core defining a central void within the roll; and
a first dispenser guard comprising a first retaining plug protruding from a first side shield, wherein the first side shield covers the first side surface of the roll when the first retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the first side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the first side shield forms a concave shape facing the first side surface of the roll when in the closed configuration, the concave shape defining a volume, and further wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume; and
a second dispenser guard comprising a second retaining plug protruding from a second side shield, wherein the second side shield covers the second side surface of the roll when the second retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the second side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the second side shield forms a concave shape facing the second side surface of the roll when in the closed configuration, the concave shape defining a volume, and further wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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18. A method of dispensing continuous length product from a roll, the method comprising:
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providing a roll of continuous length product comprising opposing first and second side surfaces defining a roll diameter and a core defining a central void within the roll;
providing a first dispenser guard comprising a retaining plug protruding from a side shield, the retaining plug being located within the central void of the roll, wherein the side shield covers the entire first side surface of the roll, wherein the side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the side shield forms a concave shape facing the roll when in the closed configuration, the concave shape defining a volume and the roll occupying at least a portion of the volume, and further wherein the side shield forms a convex shape facing the roll when in the open configuration;
moving the side shield from the closed configuration to the open configuration;
unrolling a selected portion of the continuous length product from the roll; and
separating the selected portion of the continuous length product from the roll.
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26. A method of dispensing continuous length product from a roll, the method comprising:
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providing a roll of continuous length product comprising opposing first and second side surfaces defining a roll diameter and a core defining a central void within the roll; and
providing a first dispenser guard comprising a first retaining plug protruding from a first side shield, wherein the first side shield covers the first side surface of the roll when the first retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the first side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the first side shield forms a concave shape facing the first side surface of the roll when in the closed configuration, the concave shape defining a volume, and further wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume; and
providing a second dispenser guard comprising a second retaining plug protruding from a second side shield, wherein the second side shield covers the second side surface of the roll when the second retaining plug is located within the central void, wherein the second side shield is movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein the second side shield forms a concave shape facing the second side surface of the roll when in the closed configuration, the concave shape defining a volume, and further wherein the roll occupies at least a portion of the volume;
moving the first side shield from the closed configuration to the open configuration;
moving the second side shield from the closed configuration to the open configuration;
unrolling a selected portion of the continuous length product from the roll; and
separating the selected portion of the continuous length product from the roll.
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