U.S. patent application number 13/739461 was filed with the patent office on 2013-08-01 for vertical load dispenser.
This patent application is currently assigned to EMS MIND READER LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is EMS MIND READER LLC. Invention is credited to Michael Betesh.
Application Number | 20130193093 13/739461 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48781955 |
Filed Date | 2013-08-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130193093 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Betesh; Michael |
August 1, 2013 |
VERTICAL LOAD DISPENSER
Abstract
An apparatus having at least one holding arrangement configured
to hold at least one cartridge arrangement. The apparatus can also
have at least one accessible structure associated with the at least
one holding arrangement, and configured to facilitate a dispensing
of the at least one cartridge arrangement from the at least one
holding arrangement. The apparatus can also include at least one
wall structure provided at or near at the at least one accessible
structure, wherein, when the at least one cartridge is provided in
the at least one accessible structure, the at least one wall
structure is configured to contact at least one side of the at
least one cartridge arrangement and provide pressure thereon.
Inventors: |
Betesh; Michael; (Brooklyn,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
EMS MIND READER LLC; |
Newark |
NJ |
US |
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Assignee: |
EMS MIND READER LLC
Newark
NJ
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Family ID: |
48781955 |
Appl. No.: |
13/739461 |
Filed: |
January 11, 2013 |
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61585867 |
Jan 12, 2012 |
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61647024 |
May 15, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
211/49.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 1/08 20130101; B65D
83/04 20130101; A47J 31/3642 20130101; B65D 5/526 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
211/49.1 |
International
Class: |
A47F 1/08 20060101
A47F001/08 |
Claims
1. An apparatus, comprising: at least one holding arrangement
configured to hold at least one cartridge arrangement; at least one
accessible structure associated with the at least one holding
arrangement, and configured to facilitate a dispensing of the at
least one cartridge arrangement from the at least one holding
arrangement; and at least one wall structure provided at or near at
the at least one accessible structure, wherein, when the at least
one cartridge is provided in the at least one accessible structure,
the at least one wall structure is configured to contact at least
one side of the at least one cartridge arrangement and provide
pressure thereon.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one cartridge
arrangement includes a top surface, and wherein the at least one
holding arrangement has a configuration that when the at least one
cartridge arrangement is provided in the at least one holding
arrangement, the top surface extends in a direction that is at
least approximately parallel to a direction of extension of a top
portion of the at least one holding arrangement.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus is situated on a
flat surface when the at least one cartridge arrangement is
provided in the at least one holding arrangement, the direction of
extension of the top surface is between approximately 50.degree.
and 80.degree. with respect to the extension of the flat
surface.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is situated on a
flat surface and the holding apparatus is angled at an angle with
respect to the flat surface.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the angle is approximately
between 10 to 90 degrees.
6. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a stand feature
configured to support the holding apparatus at the angle.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a
plurality of holding arrangements.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one holding
arrangement has a depth that ranges from approximately 1 inch to
approximately 6 inches that extends along a top portion of the at
least one holding arrangement.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one holding
arrangement has a depth of approximately 2 inches that extends
along a top, portion of the at least one holding arrangement.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one holding
arrangement is comprised of a transparent material.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application relates to and claims priority from U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 61/585,867 filed on Jan. 12,
2012, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/647,024 filed
on May 15, 2012 the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by
reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a table or countertop
miniature dispenser, and a method for making the same.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[0003] Single serve coffee machines have gained market share in the
office, home and home-office settings, as compared to more
traditional pot-brewed (e.g., drip-brewed) coffee machines. Single
serve coffee machines can have a variety of configurations. For
example, some single-serve coffee machines can provide drip-brewed
capabilities (e.g., a smaller version of traditional "pot sized"
machines), have single-serve coffee pods (e.g., like the
Keurig.RTM. "K-cup"), or include various other single serve packet
designs (e.g., liquid packets by Flavia.RTM.).
[0004] According to the present disclosure, exemplary embodiments
of a vertical load dispenser for supply pods or supply cartridges
are described, which can be used alone or in conjunction with other
items to store accessories for single-serve beverage dispensers,
e.g., accessories needing refrigeration, e.g., milk/cream. Such
exemplary embodiments address at least some of the deficiencies of
prior dispensers.
SUMMARY OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0005] According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present
disclosure, an exemplary vertical load dispenser for single-serve
coffee machines is described.
[0006] An apparatus having at least one holding arrangement
configured to hold at least one cartridge arrangement. The
apparatus can also have at least one accessible structure
associated with the at least one holding arrangement, and
configured to facilitate a dispensing of the at least one cartridge
arrangement from the at least one holding arrangement. The
apparatus can also include at least one wall structure provided at
or near at the at least one accessible structure, wherein, when the
at least one cartridge is provided in the at least one accessible
structure, the at least one wall structure is configured to contact
at least one side of the at least one cartridge arrangement and
provide pressure thereon.
[0007] The cartridge arrangement(s) can include a top surface, and
the holding arrangement(s) can have a configuration that when the
cartridge arrangement(s) is provided in the holding arrangement(s),
the top surface extends in a direction that is at least
approximately parallel to a direction of extension of a top portion
of the holding arrangement(s).
[0008] The apparatus, in some configurations, can be situated on a
flat surface when the cartridge arrangement(s) is provided in the
holding arrangement(s), and the direction of extension of the top
surface can be between approximately 50.degree. and 80.degree. with
respect to the extension of the flat surface.
[0009] In other configurations, the apparatus can be situated on a
flat surface and the holding apparatus can be angled at an angle
with respect to the flat surface. The angle can be approximately
between 10 to 90 degrees.
[0010] In certain embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a
plurality of holding arrangements.
[0011] The holding arrangement(s) can have a depth that ranges from
approximately 1 inch to approximately 6 inches that extends along a
top portion of the at least one holding arrangement. In some
configurations, the holding arrangement(s) can have a depth that of
approximately 2 inches that extends along a top portion of the at
least one holding arrangement. The holding arrangement(s) can
comprise of a transparent material.
[0012] These and other objects, features and advantages of the
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will become apparent
upon reading the following detailed description of the exemplary
embodiments of the present disclosure, when taken in conjunction
with the appended claims(s).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Exemplary objects, features and advantages of the present
disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Figs.
showing illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, in
which:
[0014] FIGS. 1A and 1B are exemplary dispensers, according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 2 is an illustration of another top view of the
exemplary dispenser the front view of an exemplary dispenser;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a rear view of the exemplary dispenser, according
to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 4 is a side view of the exemplary dispenser;
[0018] FIG. 5 is an illustration of a bottom view of the exemplary
dispenser;
[0019] FIG. 6 is the front view of the exemplary dispenser
according to one exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 7 is the front view of an exemplary dispenser according
to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0021] FIG. 8 is the exemplary dispenser of FIG. 7 in multiple
views;
[0022] FIG. 9 is the side view of the exemplary dispenser of FIG.
7;
[0023] FIG. 10 is a side view of the exemplary dispenser of FIG. 7
in an upright position;
[0024] FIG. 11 is a front view of the exemplary dispenser according
to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 12 is a top view of an exemplary dispenser with the
front side removed according to still another exemplary embodiment
of the present disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 13A is a side view of an exemplary dispenser with the
columns shown in FIG. 12;
[0027] FIG. 13B is a side view of the exemplary dispenser of FIG.
13A with the columns removed to illustrate the exemplary row of
supply cartridges;
[0028] FIG. 14 is a top view of exemplary shaped dividers according
to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 15 is a front view of the exemplary dispenser;
[0030] FIG. 16 is a side view of an exemplary dispenser stand
feature, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 17 is a front view of an exemplary dispenser stand
feature of FIG. 16;
[0032] FIG. 18 is a rear perspective view of the exemplary
dispenser;
[0033] FIG. 19 is another rear perspective view of the exemplary
dispenser;
[0034] FIG. 20 is a top view of the exemplary dispenser with an
exemplary supply cartridge;
[0035] FIG. 21 is a view of the exemplary dispenser in three pieces
separated from one another to effectuate an assembly of the
exemplary dispenser; and
[0036] FIG. 22 is another view of the exemplary dispenser in three
pieces.
[0037] Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals and
characters, unless otherwise stated, are used to denote like
features, elements, components, or portions of the illustrated
embodiments. Moreover, while the present disclosure will now be
described in detail with reference to the figures, it is done so in
connection with the illustrative embodiments and is not limited by
the particular embodiments illustrated in the figures or the
claims(s) appended herewith.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0038] According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present
disclosure, a beverage supply pod dispenser is provided. For
example, both FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B provide an illustration of an
exemplary dispenser for single-serve style supply pods or
cartridges 110. The exemplary dispenser includes, e.g., five
channels or columns 120 where supply cartridges 110 can be inserted
for dispensing. A user can make all five columns have uniform
supply cartridges 110 or could include multiple flavors of supply
cartridges 110 (e.g., five different flavors, one per column). The
columns 120 can be vertically loaded, such that a user can drop
cartridges in a top side 125 and pull them out a bottom side 158,
e.g., allowing gravity to reload the supply cartridges at an
accessible structure/pull location 126. Additionally or
alternatively, the front side 130 can be removable, e.g., fully
removable or pivot-able via e.g., a hinge. According to other
exemplary embodiments, different sizes can be utilized and
differing numbers of cartridges can be held in the dispenser. For
example, FIGS. 1A and 1B show 6 cartridges 110 in a column 120, and
can thus hold 30 cartridges across the five illustrated columns.
Other exemplary configurations are also possible.
[0039] In one exemplary configuration of the exemplary dispenser,
the supply cartridges 110 can be dispensed at the pull location 126
at an angle of approximately 50 degrees to approximately 80 degrees
with respect to the flat surface the exemplary dispenser is
situated on, e.g., a countertop. For example, substantially as
illustrated in at least FIG. 1A, the pull location 126 (e.g., at
bottom side 158) can be configured such that the bottom surface of
the exemplary supply cartridges 110 rotate from an angle in which
the top surface of the cartridge extends in a direction at least
approximately parallel the channel flow 127 of the supply columns
120 (e.g., the sides can be substantially perpendicular to a
channel flow direction 127 of the supply columns 120) to an angle
approximately 50 degrees to approximately 80 degrees with respect
to a bottom surface (e.g., the countertop that the exemplary
dispenser is configured to rest on). For example, the bottom most
supply cartridge 112 of each column may therefore be at a different
angle than those supply cartridges 110 still within (or at least
partially within) the exemplary channels 120, such as subsequent
supply cartridges 111. The subsequent supply cartridges 111 can
partially rest on the top surface of the bottom most supply
cartridges 112, as shown in FIG. 1A, or the top surface of
subsequent supply cartridges 111 can slide beyond the top surface
of bottom most supply cartridge 112, and rest against the edge of
the top of bottom most cartridge 112, not shown.
[0040] The supply cartridges 110 can be removed by a user in one or
more ways. For example, the bottom most cartridge 112 can be pulled
up in a vertical or near vertical direction, sliding an associated
column of cartridges 110 up enough for the top of the bottom most
cartridge 112 to clear the edge of subsequent cartridge 111. In
another configuration, a user can pull cartridge 112 forward,
temporarily deforming its side walls to allow it to pass through
the illustrated front gap 132 and beyond the retaining walls 133,
e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 6. In this way, the retaining walls
133 can be configured to protrude into the opening 132 enough to
retain a particular cartridge design, even when a column of other
cartridges 110 loaded in an associated channel may be pushing on
the bottom most cartridge 112, while still leaving enough room to
remove the particular cartridge 112 when a user applies additional
force, e.g., with the user's fingers. The column of cartridges
behind the bottom most cartridge may apply less forward pressure on
the bottom most cartridge 112 when configured to rest on top of the
bottom most cartridge 112, as is illustrated in FIG. 1A.
Alternatively, the column of cartridges 110 behind the bottom most
cartridge 112 can apply less resistance to a vertical remove
operation when those cartridges slide beyond the top of the bottom
most cartridge 112, not shown, and more forward pressure on the
bottom most cartridge 112. Additionally or alternatively, a
combination of vertical lift and side wall deformation can be used
by a user to remove the bottom most cartridge 110. In another
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the retaining walls
133 can be resiliently biased toward the walls of the bottom most
supply cartridge 112. In one exemplary configuration, the retaining
walls 133 can securely hold the supply cartridge 112 and can deform
as the supply cartridge 112 is removed.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 2, shaped partitions 140 can be included,
e.g., at least at the opening, that can correspond to an intended
dispensable product (e.g., a K-cup, a Nespresso pod, etc.). The
shaped partitions 140 can force a certain orientation of the
product, e.g., with the wider top part of the product facing the
front surface. Certain intended products have particular designs.
For example, most K-cups have a blank cup portion with a logo and
design on the top surface. The shaped partitions 140 can then be
configured to ensure that the design side, with the identifying
information, is oriented toward the user when dispensed. Other
shapes and orientations are also possible, and other benefits of
certain orientations are also possible.
[0042] The front surface 130 can be made from a transparent and/or
translucent material that can, among other things, allow a user to
see when a column is running low and requires restocking of supply
cartridges. Exemplary dispensers can include a stand feature 150 to
facilitate the dispenser columns standing vertically, e.g., as
illustrated in FIG. 3. In one exemplary embodiment of the stand
feature 150, for example as shown in FIGS. 3, 17, 19, and 20, the
stand feature 150 can include at least one opening 151. In other
exemplary configurations, the stand feature 150 can include
multiple openings 151, and in yet other exemplary configurations,
for example as shown in FIG. 24, the stand feature 150 can comprise
of solid walls free of openings. The exemplary stand feature 150 in
some configurations can have a height 154 of approximately 7.500
inches.
[0043] The columns 120 can be provided at an angle, and certain
exemplary embodiments can provide the exemplary dispenser at an
angle between 10 and 90 degrees or any other angle, e.g., 12-15
degrees, 80-90 degrees (as measured from the direction of gravity
perpendicular to a counter surface the stand sits on). In certain
exemplary embodiments, the stand feature 150 can be fixed at a
certain angle, while according to other exemplary embodiments of
the present disclosure, the stand feature 150 can be adjustable to
different points and/or over a range of angles.
[0044] In another exemplary configuration of the exemplary
dispenser, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the supply
cartridges 110 can be dispensed at the pull location 126 in a
position in which the sides of the cartridge 110 are generally
perpendicular to the channel flow direction 127, and the top
surface of the cartridge 110 is generally parallel the channel flow
direction 127. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the supply cartridges 110
can be substantially vertically loaded and/or dispensed via the top
surface facing a forward direction. The supply cartridges 110 can
rest on a bottom wall 129 of the dispenser. For example, as
illustrated in Figure B, the supply cartridges 110 can be loaded
such that the edge of a subsequent supply cartridge rests upon the
edge of a preceding supply cartridge. According to certain
exemplary configurations, the bottom wall 129 can include a recess
portion 131 configured to allow the user to easily grip and remove
the supply cartridges 110 from the dispenser. The exemplary
dispenser illustrated in FIG. 7 can include, in some exemplary
configurations, the features described with respect to the other
figures discussed herein. For example, in one exemplary
configuration, the exemplary columns of the exemplary dispenser can
be provided at an angle as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.
[0045] The exemplary dispenser can be a standalone accessory unit,
e.g., paired with a single-serve beverage dispenser, or can be
joined or attached with additional complementary accessory units,
e.g., all paired with the single-serve beverage dispenser.
[0046] The exemplary dispenser and/or the stand 150 can have any
number of dimensions, and the exemplary figures show one exemplary
set of measurements and/or dimensions. For example, the exemplary
dispenser can have a height 152 that ranges from 8 inches to 16
inches. In one exemplary configuration, the exemplary dispenser can
have a height 152 of approximately 12.4 inches (as shown in FIG.
8), and an angled height 153 of approximately 11.14 inches (as
shown in FIG. 4). The exemplary dispenser can have a length 155 (as
shown in FIG. 4) of, e.g., approximately 7 inches to 12 inches.
According to one exemplary configuration, the length 155 can be
approximately 8.27 inches. The exemplary dispenser (including the
exemplary column 120) can have a depth 156 ranging from, e.g.,
approximately 1 inch to approximately 6 inches in some exemplary
configurations (as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10). For example, in one
configuration, the depth 156 can be approximately 2 inches. In one
exemplary configuration, the depth 156 can be approximately 2.118
inches, and in another configuration, the depth 156 can be
approximately 2.12 inches. The exemplary dispenser in one exemplary
configuration, for example as illustrated in FIG. 11, can have a
width 178 that ranges from, e.g., approximately 7 inches to
approximately 17 inches. According to another exemplary
configuration, the width 178 can be approximately 11.75 inches, and
in another configuration, the width 178 can be approximately 11.3
inches. It is appreciated, however, that other dimensions can be
used. For example, other dimensions of the depth 156, height 152,
and length 155 can be used to accommodate various sized supply
cartridges 110.
[0047] In one exemplary dispenser, for example as shown in FIG. 10,
the pull location 126 at the bottom side 158 of the exemplary
dispenser can have a height 162 of approximately 2.32 inches. The
bottom side 158 of the exemplary dispenser can have a depth 164 of,
e.g., approximately 1 inch to 10 inches. For example, in one
exemplary embodiment, the dispenser can have a depth 164 of
approximately 1.65 inches. The bottom wall 129 can be slightly
angled upward at an angle 166 of, e.g., approximately 10 degrees to
30 degrees. In one exemplary configuration, the angle 166 can be
approximately 14.85 degrees. The pull location 126 can also include
an angle 168 (as shown in FIG. 10) of approximately 117 degrees.
According to certain exemplary configurations, for example as shown
in FIG. 10, the pull location 126 can have a curved portion 170,
and the curved portion 170 can have a radius 172 of approximately
0.75 inches. The pull location 126 can also include a bottom
portion 174, and in some exemplary configurations, the bottom
portion 174 can have a height 176 of approximately 0.9 inches. The
pull location 126 can have a width 180 of, e.g., approximately 1
inch to 6 inches. For example seen in the exemplary embodiment
shown in FIG. 11, of approximately 2.15 inches. It is appreciated
that the other suitable dimensions can be used depending on the
size of the cartridges.
[0048] FIG. 12 illustrates the top view of the exemplary dispenser
with the front side 130 removed. As shown in FIG. 12, in some
exemplary embodiments, the bottom side 158 can include stabilizer
walls 182 that facilitate supporting the supply cartridges 110. In
one exemplary configuration, the stabilizer walls 182 can be
between the dividers 141 located at the pull location 126, for
example as shown in FIGS. 12 and 16. The distance 184 between the
divider wall 141 and stabilizer wall 182 can be, e.g.,
approximately 0.525 inches. The distance 185 between two stabilizer
walls 182 can be 0.5 inches to 3 inches. For example as shown in
FIG. 12, can be approximately 0.9 inches. The length 190 of the
stabilizer walls 182 can be approximately 0.64 inches. The
exemplary dispenser can also have rounded edges between the side
wall 186 and back wall 188 where the rounded edges have a radius
192 of approximately 0.3 inches. The side wall 186 can also have a
shaped side portion 143. The shaped side portion 143 can have a
length 194 of approximately 1.00 inches. The shaped side portion
143 can have an angled wall having an angle 196 of approximately
95.00 degrees with respect to the back wall.
[0049] FIG. 14 illustrates the top view of the exemplary front side
130 and shaped partitions 140 in one exemplary embodiment. The
shaped partition 140 can be spaced from the side edge of the front
side 130 at a distance 200 of, e.g., approximately 1 inch to 3
inches. According to certain exemplary configurations, the distance
200 can be approximately 1.630 inches. The shaped partition 140 can
have a length 202 of, e.g., approximately 1 inch to 4 inches. In
one exemplary configuration, the shaped partition 140 can have a
length 202 of approximately 1.907 inches. According to a further
exemplary configuration, the shaped partition 140 can include a
cross portion 204, a straight portion 206, and a tapered shaped
portion 208. The cross portion 204 can have a width 210 of, e.g.,
approximately 0.100 inches, and in some configurations, can be
spaced from the front side 130 at a distance 212 of approximately
0.090 inches. The straight portion 206 can be disposed between the
cross portion 204 and the tapered shaped portion 208. The straight
portion 206 can have, for example, a length 214 of approximately
0.580 inches. The tapered shaped portion 208 can have a length 216
of, e.g., approximately 1.040 inches. The tapered shaped portion
208 can have an angled wall such that it has a smaller width closer
to the front side 130, and gradually increases in width further
from the front side 130. The angled wall can have an angle 218 of,
e.g., approximately 80 degrees to 100 degrees. For example, the
angle 218 can be approximately 95.50 degrees. The tapered shaped
portions 208 can be spaced from each other at a distance 220 of,
e.g., approximately 2.150 inches (the distance being measured from
the center of one tapered shaped portion 208 to a second tapered
shaped portion 208). At one end of the tapered shaped portions 208
(i.e., the ends disposed farthest from the front side 130), the
tapered shaped portions 208 can be spaced from each other at a
distance 222 of, e.g., approximately 1.570 inches. At the opposite
end of the tapered portions 208 (i.e., the ends disposed closest to
the front side 130), the tapered shaped portions 208 can be spaced
from each other at a distance 224 of, e.g., approximately 1.770
inches.
[0050] In one exemplary configuration, the tapered shaped portions
208 of the shaped partitions 140 can comprise of a plurality of
walls that define hollow portions, for example, as illustrated in
FIG. 14. In one exemplary configuration, for example as illustrated
in FIG. 14, the distance 226 between the plurality of walls within
the tapered shaped portion 208 can be approximately 0.190 inches.
In other exemplary configurations, the tapered shaped portions 208
can be solid, for example as shown in the exemplary embodiment
shown in FIG. 3.
[0051] In one exemplary configuration of the exemplary dispenser,
the front side 130 can include a label portion 198, for example as
shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 15, that is configured to receive a logo,
label, and/or trademark. The label portion 198 can have a generally
trapezoidal shape; however, it is appreciated that other shapes,
configurations, and dimensions can be used as well. In one
exemplary configuration, one side of the label portion 198 can have
a length 228 of approximately 4.550 inches and a second side can
have a length 230 of approximately 3.73 inches. The label portion
198 can have a height 238 of, e.g., approximately 1 inch to
approximately 3 inches For example, in one embodiment, and the
height 238 can be approximately 1 inch. The label portion 198 can
also include rounded edges, for example as shown in FIG. 15, and
the rounded edges can have a radius 232 of, e.g., approximately
0.300 inches.
[0052] FIG. 15 illustrates the front side 130 of the exemplary
dispenser according to an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. In one exemplary configuration of the exemplary
dispenser, the front side 130 can have a height 234 of
approximately 10.150 inches. The front side 130 can have a width
236 of, e.g., approximately 10.890 inches.
[0053] FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate an exemplary configuration of a
stand feature 150 of the exemplary dispenser according to the
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. In one exemplary
configuration of the exemplary stand feature 150, the stand feature
150 can include a bottom side 238, a side wall 240, an upper
attachment portion 242, and a lower attachment portion 244. In one
exemplary configuration, the bottom side 238, the side wall 240,
and two attachment portions 242, 244 can together define a
generally triangular configuration with both the side wall 240 and
a lower attachment portion 244 angled with respect to the bottom
side 238, and the upper attachment portion 242 angled with respect
to the side wall 240.
[0054] FIG. 16 illustrates a side view of the exemplary stand
feature 150. The exemplary stand feature 150 can have various
suitable shapes, configurations, and dimensions for supporting the
exemplary dispenser. For example, the exemplary side wall 240 can
be angled with respect to the bottom side 238 at an angle 246 of
approximately 82.00 degrees. The lower attachment portion 244 can
be angled with respect to the bottom side 238 at an angle 248 of,
e.g., approximately 30 degrees to 80 degrees. For example, in one
exemplary configuration, the angle 248 can be, e.g., approximately
67 degrees. The upper attachment portion 242 can be angled with
respect to the side wall 240 at an angle 250 of, e.g.,
approximately 10 degrees to 50 degrees. For example, in one
exemplary configuration, the angle 250 can be approximately 30.6
degrees. The corner between the upper attachment portion 242 and
side wall 240, between the lower attachment portion 244 and bottom
side 238, and between the side wall 240 and bottom side 238 can be
curved with a radius 252 of, e.g., approximately 0.2 inches. The
upper attachment portion 242 can have length 254 of, e.g.,
approximately 1.690 inches. The lower attachment portion 244 can
have a length 256 of approximately 1.670 inches. The walls of the
exemplary stand feature 150, for example the bottom side 238, side
wall 240, and attachment portions 242,244 can have a thickness 258
in some exemplary configurations of, e.g., approximately 0.1
inches.
[0055] FIG. 17 illustrates a front view of the exemplary stand
feature 150. In the exemplary embodiment of the stand feature 150
illustrated in FIG. 17, the exemplary stand feature 150 can include
an exemplary opening 151 as described above. In one exemplary
configuration, illustrated in FIG. 22, the exemplary opening 151
can have a width 260 of approximately 2.4 inches. The height 262 of
the exemplary opening 151 can be, e.g., approximately 4.4 inches.
The portion of the side wall 240 adjacent the exemplary opening 151
can have a width 264 of approximately 1.300. In some exemplary
configurations, the upper attachment portion 242 can have a width
generally equal to the width the of the side wall 240. In other
exemplary configurations, the upper attachment portion 242 can have
a width that is generally greater or smaller than the side wall
240. In one exemplary embodiment, the lower attachment portion 244
can have a width 264 that is greater than the width of both the
upper attachment portion 242 and side wall 240. For example, as
illustrated in FIG. 22, the width 266 of the lower attachment
portion 244 can be approximately 10.00 inches. In yet other
exemplary configurations, the width 266 of the lower attachment
portion 244 can be smaller or equal to the width side wall of 240
and/or upper attachment portion 242. According to further exemplary
embodiments, the corners of the upper attachment portion 242 and
lower attachment portion 244 can be curved. For example, the
corners can have a true radius 268 of approximately 0.300 inches.
In other exemplary configurations, the corners can be straight
edged and not curved.
[0056] As illustrated in the exemplary dispenser shown in FIGS. 18
and 19, the stand feature 150 can be associated with the back wall
188 of the exemplary dispenser at the upper attachment portion 242
and lower attachment portion 244. According to certain exemplary
configurations, the exemplary standing feature 150 can be affixed
to the back wall 188 of the exemplary dispenser by an adhesive,
such as glue or tape, or can be attached by other suitable
mechanisms such as screws, snap-fitted, or other similar suitable
means.
[0057] FIG. 20 illustrates a top view of the exemplary dispenser
according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
with an exemplary supply cartridge.
[0058] FIGS. 21 and 22 illustrate sections of the exemplary
dispenser separated from one another, so as to effectuate the
assembling of the exemplary dispenser. The exemplary dispenser can
come in separate pieces. For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22,
the exemplary dispenser can come in a plurality of (e.g., three)
separate pieces: the front side 130, the back wall 188, and the
stand feature 150. The exemplary pieces of the exemplary dispenser
can be made of molded plastic, chrome, acrylic, and/or any other
suitable material. For example, in one exemplary configuration, the
front side 130 can be made of chrome, and the back wall 188 and
standing feature 150 can be made of molded plastic. In one
exemplary procedure of assembling the exemplary dispenser, the
separate pieces can be affixed together in a suitable way, such as
an adhesive, snap-fit, and/or via other suitable methods.
[0059] The foregoing merely illustrates the principles of the
disclosure. Each of the exemplary dispensers shown in the exemplary
views can be of the same exemplary dispenser or different exemplary
dispensers. It is appreciated that various sufficient measurements
and dimensions can be used in other embodiments to sufficiently
hold various sized and shaped supply cartridges. Various
modifications and alterations to the described embodiments will be
apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings
herein. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art
will be able to devise numerous systems, arrangements, and
procedures which, although not explicitly shown or described
herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and can be thus
within the spirit and scope of the disclosure. In addition, all
publications and references referred to above can be incorporated
herein by reference in their entireties. In addition, certain terms
used in the present disclosure, including the specification,
drawings and text thereof, can be used synonymously in certain
instances, including, but not limited to, e.g., data and
information. It should be understood that, while these words,
and/or other words that can be synonymous to one another, can be
used synonymously herein, that there can be instances when such
words can be intended to not be used synonymously. Further, to the
extent that the prior art knowledge has not been explicitly
incorporated by reference herein above, it can be explicitly being
incorporated herein in its entirety. All publications referenced
above can be incorporated herein by reference in their
entireties.
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