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Dispensing perforated paper towels from toweling received within recess of loading door

  • US 8,231,075 B2
  • Filed: 11/30/2010
  • Issued: 07/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of dispensing towels from toweling with a dispenser, comprising:

  • (a) the step of extending the toweling exterior of the housing for grasping by a user; and

    (b) subsequent thereto, the step of retracting the toweling into the housing;

    (c) wherein the housing comprises,(i) a main body, and(ii) a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between,(A) a closed position, in which the housing is configured to extend toweling there from, and(B) an open position, in which the housing is configured to receive toweling therein,(iii) wherein the loading door comprises a towel carrier having a surface defining a cavity within which toweling comprising a roll of paper towels is received and retained such that the roll of paper towels rolls and slides on the surface when unwinding during said step of extending the toweling exterior of the housing for grasping by a user.

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