Static build-up control in dispensing system
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1. A method of grounding a dispenser comprising:
- connecting a low impedance path to elements internal to the dispenser;
connecting the low impedance path to a surface contact adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed to the external mounting surface; and
discharging static electrical charge accumulated on the elements to the external mounting surface through the low impedance path and the surface contact.
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Abstract
A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed thereto. Static electrical charge accumulated on the elements is discharged through the low impedance path and the surface contact spring to the external mounting surface.
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1. A method of grounding a dispenser comprising:
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connecting a low impedance path to elements internal to the dispenser; connecting the low impedance path to a surface contact adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed to the external mounting surface; and discharging static electrical charge accumulated on the elements to the external mounting surface through the low impedance path and the surface contact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A paper dispenser comprising:
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a support adapted to hold a roll of a paper; a motor driven feed mechanism adapted to receive and dispense paper from the roll; a surface contact adapted to directly contact a mounting surface external to the dispenser when the dispenser is affixed to the mounting surface; and at least one low impedance conductor having a first end electrically coupled to surface contact and a second end coupled to an element internal to the dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A dispenser for dispensing flexible sheet material comprising:
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a chassis including a mounting member adapted to affix the chassis to a support surface; a feed mechanism affixed to the chassis, the feed mechanism including at least one roller and being adapted to advance sheet material from a roll of sheet material across the roller; and a conductive path comprising a conductor, the conductive path being disposed between the roller and the mounting member, wherein the conductive path is adapted to contact the support surface when the chassis is affixed thereto and to discharge static electricity accumulated on the at least one roller to the support surface. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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