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Apparatus and method for dispensing sheet material

  • US 7,726,599 B2
  • Filed: 12/31/2003
  • Issued: 06/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of dispensing a web of sheet material from a continuous roll, the method comprising:

  • providing a roll of sheet material which includes identification relating to absorbent characteristics of sheet material on the roll;

    rotatably supporting the roll of sheet material adjacent an identifier in a dispenser housing;

    identifying the absorbent characteristics of sheet material on the roll;

    processing data relating to the absorbent characteristics of sheet material on the roll to generate an output command; and

    controlling a length of sheet material dispensed from the roll in response to the output command.

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