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Electronic Dispenser for Dispensing Sheet Products

  • US 20070194166A1
  • Filed: 02/16/2007
  • Published: 08/23/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/18/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An electronic dispenser for dispensing sheet products, comprising:

  • an infrared proximity sensor operative to detect a presence of a user'"'"'s hand at a predetermined location near the dispenser, the infrared proximity sensor being configured to have an adjustable sensitivity to vary a detection range of the infrared proximity sensor; and

    a feed mechanism configured to engage a sheet product roll to cause a quantity of sheet product to be dispensed therethrough, the feed mechanism having a motor operative in response to the infrared proximity sensor to engage the feed mechanism.

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