Today’s Patent – Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser

The said invention (US11871878B1) was invented by Yanier Morales, and patented by USPTO on October 20^th, 2023. Currently, it stands assigned to the individual.

The invention is an automatic paper towel dispenser designed to vertically dispense paper towels, specifically intended for placement on flat surfaces. It features a housing with a moveable front wall mounted on a plate, which is controlled by a pulley system powered by a first motor. The system allows for the easy loading of a paper towel roll, and the front wall can move inward and outward, enabling access to the interior of the dispenser. A second motor, connected to a roller, helps control the movement and dispensing of the paper towels by spinning the roller in both directions. The invention also includes a rechargeable battery to power the motors and controller, which is designed to prevent contamination of paper towels by the surrounding environment.

This paper towel dispenser is portable and does not require anchoring to a fixed surface, offering flexibility in its placement. Its key features include automatic dispensing and a design that shields the towels from external contaminants. The system uses a tension roller and central post to hold the paper towel roll in place, making it easy to load and operate. The invention aims to provide a user-friendly, contamination-resistant, and anchor-free solution for dispensing paper towels vertically.