FR2590149A1

FR2590149A1 - Device to signal the end of a disposable paper (roll)

Info

Publication number: FR2590149A1
Application number: FR8517271A
Authority: FR
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1985-11-20
Filing date: 1985-11-20
Publication date: 1987-05-22

Abstract

The invention consists of a device which signals to the user, by a change in appearance of the paper, that the end of the roll or of the stack is near, so that replacement can be carried out in due course. This change can be a change of colour, an insertion of text or the superposition of a second paper, or any other sign which clearly attracts attention.

Description

Dispositif pour signaler la fin d'un papier à usage unique
L'invention consiste en un dispositif qui préviens l'utilisateur, par un changement aspect du papier, que la fin du rouleau ou de la pile est proche, permettant ainsi son renouvellement en temps voulu
Le dispositif est simple, il suffit d'attirer l'attention de l'utilisateur par un marquage de la partie terminale du papier , sur une longueur choisie. Ce marquage peut être un changement de couleur, uns insertion de texte , de publicité, de dessins ,de carreaux, de pois, du mot "FIN", ou de tout signe .Ce marquage qui peut être apposé sur l'aplat du papier peut aussi l'etre par diffusion sur les tranches des rouleaux ou des piles de papier (Fig. 4 & 4b).On peut aussi doubler cette partie terminale par un deuxième papier distinct et différent du principal.Device for signaling the end of a single-use paper
The invention consists of a device which warns the user, by changing the appearance of the paper, that the end of the roll or stack is near, thus allowing its renewal in due time.
The device is simple, it suffices to draw the attention of the user by marking the end part of the paper, over a chosen length. This marking can be a change of color, an insertion of text, advertising, drawings, tiles, polka dots, the word "END", or any sign. This marking which can be affixed on the solid surface of the paper can also be it by diffusion on the edges of the rolls or stacks of paper (Fig. 4 & 4b). We can also double this terminal part by a second separate paper and different from the main one.

Ce principe est applicable aussi bien aux papiers en bandes qu'aux paquets de feuilles séparées. This principle is applicable both to strip paper and to separate sheet packs.

Exemples
- Un rouleau de papier rose pâle ( 1 ) (fig. 1 et fig.2) devient rouge (2 ) deux mètres avant la fin. (fig. 1 bis et 2 bis).Examples
- A roll of pale pink paper (1) (fig. 1 and fig.2) turns red (2) two meters before the end. (fig. 1 bis and 2 bis).

- Une pile de papiers blancs (3) (fig.3) comporte dans ses 25 dernières feuilles l'inscription "FIN PROCHE" (4) (fi3 bis) . - A stack of white papers (3) (fig.3) has in its last 25 sheets the inscription "END NEAR" (4) (fi3 bis).

- Un jeu pour enfants peut terminer les 2 derniers mètres d'un autre rouleau. - A children's game can finish the last 2 meters of another roll.

- Un rouleau de papier hygiénique blanc en ouate decellulose (F1g 4 & 4b) a été encré sur ses deux tranches par un jet d'encre bleu à proximité du tube enrouleur ( S) marquant ainsi le papier par capillarité. II présente alors au déroulement et dans sa partie terminale deux bandes latérales colorées de signalisation (6). - A roll of white toilet tissue in cellulose wadding (F1g 4 & 4b) was inked on its two edges by a blue ink jet near the winding tube (S) thus marking the paper by capillarity. It then presents in the course and in its terminal part two colored lateral signaling bands (6).

En l'état actuel, dans les modèles existants, aucun signe ne permet de savoir si l'on arrive à la fin du papier, ce qui a pour conséquence fâcheuse de tomber en panne ,d'autant plus que la grande majorité des distributeurs sont opaques. As it stands, in existing models, there is no sign of whether we are reaching the end of the paper, which has the unfortunate consequence of breaking down, especially since the vast majority of distributors are opaque.

Ce système de repérage, d'unie grande facilité de production est d'un intérêt évident pour l'utilisateur. Dans le cas d'insertion de publicités, il peut être une source de financement pour le fabricant. Il est applicable à toutes sortes de papiers à usage unique: papier hygiénique, essuie-mains, mouchoirs, serviettes, aléses. This tracking system, of great ease of production is of obvious interest to the user. In the case of insertion of advertisements, it can be a source of funding for the manufacturer. It is applicable to all kinds of single-use papers: toilet paper, hand towels, handkerchiefs, towels, reamers.

Claims

1- Device cararterized by the falt that it marks the end of a roll or of a stack of single-use papers by changing the laspoet zanis its terminal part.

2 - Device according to claim 1 characterized in that this change can be a change of color, an insertion of text, frames, drawings.

3 - Device according to claims I and 2 characterized in that the marking can be practiced both on the solid surface of the paper on its edge.

4- Device according to claim 2 characterized in that we can take advantage of this change to make it an advertising medium 5- Device according to claims 2 and 4 characterized in that we can offer comics, games.

6- Device according to claim 5 characterized in that the games can take the form of games with possible winners.

7 - Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the change in appearance may be the dwblement of the main paper, on its terminal part, by another separate paper and different from the first.

8 - Device according to all the preceding claims, characterized in that it is applicable to disposable papers such as: toilet paper, paper towels, handkerchiefs, towels, reamers.