Actuator for paper towel dispenser and method

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090108122A1
SERIAL NO

11977590

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An actuator for a dispenser for paper towels having a manually operated element which dispenses a paper towel when moved. The actuator includes a connector coupled to the element. The actuator includes a hands free manually operated powerless activation assembly connected to the connector which when activated by a user, moves a connector causing the element to move and dispense a paper towel. A method for dispensing paper towels from a dispenser having a manually operated element which dispenses a paper towel when moved. The method includes the steps of placing a foot of a user on a pedal assembly. There is the step of depressing the pedal assembly with the foot of the user causing a connector coupled to the element to be moved and dispense a paper towel.

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ALLEGHENY-SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE320 EAST NORTH AVENUE 10TH FLOOR SOUTH TOWER PITTSBURGH PA 15212

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Sahud, Andrew Graham Pittsburgh, US 7 270

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