Bruce T Boone

US Patent:

6622888, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Jul 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/917048

Inventors:

Bruce T. Boone - Orange Park FL
Gregory D. Budz - Sobieski WI
Michael R. Kilgore - Little Suamico WI
Jonathan R. Aumann - DePere WI
James B. Christensen - Green Bay WI

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H 300

US Classification:

221 36, 271113

Abstract:

A product metering napkin dispenser includes a housing defining a storage magazine for receiving a stack of folded napkins and a metering member that penetrates the stack in order to segregate a predetermined number of napkins from the remainder of the stack for dispensing. Preferred embodiments include gravity feed napkin dispensers. In various embodiments the metering member may include: a pivoting plate cooperating with a hinged trap door support surface; a rotating semicircular disk co-rotating with a support disk; or a reciprocating jaw assembly urging napkins through an aperture.

US Patent:

6860447, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Jun 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/183997

Inventors:

Bruce T. Boone - Roswell GA, US
John J. Diggins - St. Augustine FL, US

Assignee:

Fort James Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H075/28

US Classification:

242579, 2425641

Abstract:

A powered dispenser for dispensing a perforated web of sheet material includes an internal well which holds a dispensed segment of the paper web for separation by a user. The well may include a concave portion attached to an elongated upwardly inclined portion that extends to a discharge opening. A separating member in the well is provided so that the dispensed segment can be pulled against it to separate the segment at the tear lines with a substantially reduced pull force. The separating member may have a symmetrical configuration and an asymmetrical configuration. The separating member is pivotally configured so as to rotate towards or away the discharge opening for actuating the feed mechanism when a force is applied to a portion of a dispensed segment.

US Patent:

6874653, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Jul 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/610941

Inventors:

Bruce T. Boone - Orange Park FL, US
Gregory D. Budz - Sobieski WI, US
Michael R. Kilgore - Little Suamico WI, US
Jonathan R. Aumann - DePere WI, US
James B. Christensen - Green Bay WI, US

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H003/00

US Classification:

221 36, 271113

Abstract:

A product metering napkin dispenser includes a housing defining a storage magazine for receiving a stack of folded napkins and a metering member that penetrates the stack in order to segregate a predetermined number of napkins from the remainder of the stack for dispensing. Preferred embodiments include gravity feed napkin dispensers. In various embodiments the metering member may include: a pivoting plate cooperating with a hinged trap door support surface; a rotating semicircular disk co-rotating with a support disk; or a reciprocating jaw assembly urging napkins through an aperture.

US Patent:

6892898, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Jul 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/611444

Inventors:

Bruce T. Boone - Orange Park FL, US
Gregory D. Budz - Sobieski WI, US
Michael R. Kilgore - Little Suamico WI, US
Jonathan R. Aumann - DePere WI, US
James B. Christensen - Green Bay WI, US

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H003/00

US Classification:

221 36, 221213

Abstract:

A product metering napkin dispenser includes a housing defining a storage magazine for receiving a stack of folded napkins and a metering member that penetrates the stack in order to segregate a predetermined number of napkins from the remainder of the stack for dispensing. Preferred embodiments include gravity feed napkin dispensers. In various embodiments the metering member may include: a pivoting plate cooperating with a hinged trap door support surface; a rotating semicircular disk co-rotating with a support disk; or a reciprocating jaw assembly urging napkins through an aperture.

US Patent:

7237744, Jul 3, 2007

Filed:

Aug 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/925085

Inventors:

Andrew R. Morris - Green Cove Springs FL, US
Bruce T. Boone - Orange Park FL, US
Michael A. Susi - Clinton MA, US
Paul Dowd - Bronxville NY, US
Will Isaksson - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H 19/00

US Classification:

2425601, 242563, 2425632, 2425641

Abstract:

A powered dispenser for dispensing individual sheet segments from a continuous roll of sheet material provided with spaced tear lines comprises a powered feed mechanism, a releasable, powered drive mechanism, a powered transfer mechanism, a pair of web sensing sensors, a capacitive sensing system providing automatic sensitivity adjustment, and control circuitry. A dual power supply system provides a mechanical lock-out functionality, and the control system is protected from electrostatic build-up on the surface of the feed roller. The web sensor, and an antenna plate of the capacitive sensing system, are provided on respective printed circuit boards mounted in overlying relation. Utilizing signals received from the pair of web sensors and the capacitive sensing system, the control circuitry senses the presence of a user to activate the powered drive mechanism, and prevents further dispensing of the sheet material until a previously dispensed segment is separated from the roll. The web sensors detection of a leading edge of the sheet material initiates a predetermined interval of sheet material advancement providing a proper placement of successive tear lines. Various approaches may be utilized to accommodate inadvertent sheet “tabbing” scenarios.

US Patent:

7341170, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Mar 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/092350

Inventors:

Bruce T. Boone - Orange Park FL, US

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B26F 3/02
B65H 19/18

US Classification:

225 34, 242563, 2425551, 225 10, 225 39

Abstract:

A powered dispenser for dispensing individual sheet segments from a continuous roll of sheet material provided with spaced tear lines comprises a powered feed mechanism, a releasable, powered drive mechanism, a powered transfer mechanism, a pair of web sensing sensors, a capacitive sensing system providing automatic sensitivity adjustment, and control circuitry. A dual power supply system provides a mechanical lock-out functionality, and the control system is protected from electrostatic build-up on the surface of the feed roller. The web sensor, and an antenna plate of the capacitive sensing system, are provided on respective printed circuit boards mounted in overlying relation. Utilizing signals received from the pair of web sensors and the capacitive sensing system, the control circuitry senses the presence of a user to activate the powered drive mechanism, and prevents further dispensing of the sheet material until a previously dispensed segment is separated from the roll. The web sensors detection of a leading edge of the sheet material initiates a predetermined interval of sheet material advancement providing a proper placement of successive tear lines. Various approaches may be utilized to accommodate inadvertent sheet “tabbing” scenarios.

US Patent:

20030168549, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Aug 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/211334

Inventors:

John Formon - Orange Park FL, US
Andrew Morris - Green Cove Springs FL, US
Bruce Boone - Orange Park FL, US
Michael Susi - Clinton MA, US
Paul Dowd - Bronxville NY, US
Will Isaksson - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Georgia-Pacific Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

B65H026/00

US Classification:

242/563000

Abstract:

A powered dispenser for dispensing individual sheet segments from a continuous roll of sheet material provided with spaced tear lines comprises a powered feed mechanism, a releasable, powered drive mechanism, a powered transfer mechanism, a pair of web sensing sensors, a capacitive sensing system providing automatic sensitivity adjustment, and control circuitry. A dual power supply system provides a mechanical lock-out functionality, and the control system is protected from electrostatic build-up on the surface of the feed roller. The web sensor, and an antenna plate of the capacitive sensing system, are provided on respective printed circuit boards mounted in overlying relation. Utilizing signals received from the pair of web sensors and the capacitive sensing system, the control circuitry senses the presence of a user to activate the powered drive mechanism, and prevents further dispensing of the sheet material until a previously dispensed segment is separated from the roll. The web sensors detection of a leading edge of the sheet material initiates a predetermined interval of sheet material advancement providing a proper placement of successive tear lines. Various approaches may be utilized to accommodate inadvertent sheet “tabbing” scenarios. The web sensors, together with the control circuitry, are also used to detect the depletion, or absence, of a working roll of sheet material, whereupon the control circuitry controls the powered transfer mechanism to automatically transfer the web feed supply from a depleted working roll to a reserve roll. The powered transfer mechanism may include a motor driven transfer bar, or provide motor driven release of a spring biased transfer bar. Another arrangement allows for ready release of a roll core, and drop of the same into an open dispenser cover for removal.

US Patent:

20060090511, May 4, 2006

Filed:

Oct 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/263103

Inventors:

Bruce Boone - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

A44C 9/00

US Classification:

063015100

Abstract:

Finger ring manufactured from high strength metal that provides a means to employ a seamless inlay of material such as hardwood or plastic that cannot be accommodated by traditional setting methods. The ring is made in two parts that telescope, locate the inlay, and lock onto each other without the need for threads or heating. The divide line between parts is in a location where it is not seen or felt.