WO2007030749A1 - Systemes de noyaux de rouleaux de distribution de papier - Google Patents

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WO2007030749A1
WO2007030749A1 PCT/US2006/035138 US2006035138W WO2007030749A1 WO 2007030749 A1 WO2007030749 A1 WO 2007030749A1 US 2006035138 W US2006035138 W US 2006035138W WO 2007030749 A1 WO2007030749 A1 WO 2007030749A1
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George Henry Butler, Iii
Donald Joseph Berg
Brian Barnett Scanlan
Scott Thomas Yee
James Kevan Guy
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/16—Paper towels; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/04—Kinds or types
    • B65H75/08—Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section
    • B65H75/10—Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section without flanges, e.g. cop tubes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K2010/322—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper with means for deodorizing the ambient air
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/50—Storage means for webs, tapes, or filamentary material
    • B65H2701/52—Integration of elements inside the core or reel
    • B65H2701/522—Chemical agents

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  • This invention relates to dispensing paper-roll core systems. More particularly, it relates to paper-roll cores that are water-soluble and release cleansers into water.
  • Typical paper-roll cores such as toilet paper-roll cores, paper towel roll cores, etc., are not i ⁇ ushable. Typical paper-roll cores have no further use after the paper has been removed from them so they are thrown away, generating landfill waste.
  • toilet bowls and garbage disposals, to a lesser extent
  • toilets are not sanitized as often as may be preferable, because the required cleansers are not readily at hand at frequent intervals.
  • One embodiment of the present invention provides a core for use with a convolutely wound material.
  • the core comprises a water-soluble support material and a cleanser disposed upon the water-soluble support material.
  • the cleanser further comprises an acid and a base.
  • the core is soluble upon contact with water and the cleanser is disposable within the water upon initiation of the solubilization of the core.
  • the core for use with a convolutely wound material.
  • the core comprises a water-soluble support material, a cleanser disposed upon the water-soluble support material, and a binder material.
  • the cleanser further comprises an acid and a base.
  • the binder material provides adhesion of at least one of the acid and the base of the cleanser to the water-soluble support material.
  • the core is soluble upon contact with water and the cleanser is disposable within the water upon initiation of the solubilization of the core.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a dispensing paper-roll core system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view illustrating a layered dispensing core containing chemical layers
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the paper-roll core according to FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view illustrating a spiral dispensing core
  • FIG. 5 shows a perspective view illustrating a paper extruded dispensing core having chemicals incorporated into the paper
  • FIG. 6 shows a perspective view illustrating a plastic extruded dispensing core having chemicals incorporated into the plastic
  • FIG. 7A shows a side plan view illustrating a dispensing core with instructional indicia
  • FIG. 7B shows the dispensing core of FIG. 7A with an alternative preferred instructional indicia
  • FIG. 8A shows a side plan view illustrating a dispensing core with entertaining indicia
  • FIG. 8B shows the dispensing core of FIG. 8A illustrating a dispensing core with floating indicia
  • FIG. 9 shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating a dispensing core being put into a toilet bowl
  • FIG. 1OA shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating the toilet bowl according to FIG. 9, after the dispensing core has dissolved and released chemicals into the water;
  • FIG. 1OB shows a side view illustrating the use of the dispensing core for scrubbing
  • FIG. 11 shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating a dispensing core being used in a garbage disposal
  • FIG. 12 shows a perspective view illustrating a batch vat having chemicals added to it
  • FIG. 13 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 14 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 15 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 16 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 17 shows a diagram illustrating a winder
  • FIG. 18 shows a diagram illustrating a winder
  • FIG. 19 shows a diagram illustrating a winder
  • FIG. 20 shows a diagram illustrating a winder
  • FIG. 21 shows a perspective view illustrating a compressed powder dispensing core having chemicals compressed into a solid tube shape
  • FIG. 22A shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 22B shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 23 A shows a diagram illustrating a winder
  • FIG. 23B shows a flow diagram illustrating a method according to the present invention
  • FIG. 24 shows a perspective view illustrating a dispensing core having a removable cover
  • FIG. 25 shows a perspective view illustrating a dispensing core having at least one patch of cleaning chemicals
  • FIG. 26 shows a perspective view illustrating a dispensing core.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating dispensing paper-roll core system 100 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper- roll core system 100 comprises paper roll 105 convolutely disposed about dispensing core 110, as shown.
  • paper roll 105 comprises a roll of disposable paper products, such as, for example, toilet tissue, paper towels, shop towels, etc. Most preferably, paper roll 105 comprises toilet tissue, as shown.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises a hollow, preferably circular, support core around which paper roll 105 is wound, as shown.
  • dispensing core 110 (at least embodying herein wherein such soluble paper-roll core means comprises such cleanser means) is water-soluble and contains cleaning ingredients 120 that are released into water 951 when dispensing core 110 dissolves, as shown.
  • dispensing core features such as different shapes, additional ingredients, other types of rolls of material, cores having multiple separable parts, etc., may suffice.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises rapidly-dissolving water-soluble support material 130, as shown, such as, for example, DissolvoTM paper (manufactured by Gilbreth Packaging Systems of Croydon, PA, USA), polyvinyl alcohol polymers, water-soluble plastics, hydrolysable plastics, starch, gelatin, etc.
  • DissolvoTM paper manufactured by Gilbreth Packaging Systems of Croydon, PA, USA
  • polyvinyl alcohol polymers manufactured by Gilbreth Packaging Systems of Croydon, PA, USA
  • water-soluble plastics such as, for example, DissolvoTM paper (manufactured by Gilbreth Packaging Systems of Croydon, PA, USA), polyvinyl alcohol polymers, water-soluble plastics, hydrolysable plastics, starch, gelatin, etc.
  • other water-soluble materials such as ion-sensitive soluble plastics, starch-based plastics, composite materials, etc.
  • dispensing core 110 may be placed in wet plumbing fixture 101, as shown, to clean and disinfect plumbing fixture 101.
  • paper roll 105 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one paper-roll comprises at least one toilet paper-roll) comprises toilet tissue
  • dispensing core 110 (at least embodying herein soluble paper-roll core means for solubly coring at least one such roll of paper) is disposed of by placing it in toilet bowl 950 containing water 951, where it rapidly dissolves, releasing cleaning ingredients 120 (at least embodying herein cleanser means for cleaning at least one plumbing fixture), as shown, which then clean and disinfect at least the water-contacting surfaces of toilet bowl 950.
  • dispensing core 110 (at least embodying herein at least one soluble paper-roll core adapted to solubly core at least one paper-roll) is disposed of by washing it down garbage disposal 1100 or a sink, as shown, in which case it rapidly dissolves, releasing cleaning ingredients 120 (at least embodying herein at least one cleanser adapted to clean at least one plumbing fixture) into garbage disposal 1100 and/or into the sink pipes.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 at least embodying herein at least one cleanser adapted to clean at least one plumbing fixture
  • the tail end of paper roll 105 (at least embodying herein paper roll means for providing at least one such roll of paper) is connected to dispensing core 110, preferably with glue 211 (at least embodying herein connector means for connecting such paper roll means about such soluble paper-roll core means, and at least embodying herein at least one connector adapted to connect such at least one paper roll about such at least one soluble paper-roll core, and at least embodying herein wherein said at least one connector is water- soluble), which is preferably water-soluble adhesive.
  • glue 211 is a water, glycerin, and/or alcohol-based adhesive.
  • glue 211 comprises colorant 148 and/or cleaning ingredients 120 (particularly disinfectant 146) for release into water, as shown and further described in FIG. 2.
  • colorant 148 and/or cleaning ingredients 120 (particularly disinfectant 146) for release into water, as shown and further described in FIG. 2.
  • other connectors such as embossing the end of the paper onto the core, other connector ingredients, fiushable non-soluble connectors, etc., may suffice.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating layered dispensing core 210 containing layers of cleaning ingredients 120 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises layered dispensing core 210, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises such at least one cleanser
  • water-soluble material 130 at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises a plurality of layers adapted to provide a plurality of layers each of at least one water-soluble material
  • layered dispensing core 210 at least embodying herein wherein such soluble paper-roll core means comprises layer means for providing layering of such soluble paper-roll core means.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating dispensing core 210 according to FIG. 2.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 at least comprise at least one of acid 142, base 144, cleanser 145, and/or disinfectant 146, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 that are reasonably safe and non-toxic to humans are used.
  • layered dispensing core 210 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one layer adapted to provide at least one layering of such at least one soluble paper-roll core) comprises water-soluble material layer 330, coating 340, acid layer 342 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one acid layer adapted to provide at least one acid material layer) having acid 142, base layer 344 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one basic layer adapted to provide at least one basic material layer) having base 144, cleanser layer 345 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one cleanser layer adapted to provide at least one cleanser material layer) having cleanser 145, and disinfectant layer 346 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one disinfectant layer adapted to provide at least one disinfectant material layer) having disinfectant 146, as shown.
  • acid layer 342 at least embodying herein wherein such at
  • incompatible chemicals such as those providing gas release, for stirring and/or entertainment purposes, when mixed
  • impermeable layers such as, for example, sealant 1950, as shown especially in FIG. 20
  • compatible chemicals are placed together in a single layer, as shown.
  • acid 142 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one gas-releaser comprises at least one acid) comprises at least one organic and/or at least one inorganic acid, preferably citric acid, boric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydroxyacetic acid, and/or acetic acid, etc.
  • organic and/or at least one inorganic acid preferably citric acid, boric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydroxyacetic acid, and/or acetic acid, etc.
  • other acids such as fumaric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, other acids, etc., may suffice.
  • base 144 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one gas-releaser comprises at least one alkali carbonate) comprises at least one base that releases gas when reacted with acid 142, preferably at least one carbonate, preferably calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and/or potassium carbonate, etc.
  • base 144 comprises at least one base that releases gas when reacted with acid 142, preferably at least one carbonate, preferably calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, and/or potassium carbonate, etc.
  • bases such as, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, ammonia, etc., may suffice.
  • cleanser 145 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one cleanser comprises at least one detergent adapted to dissolve organic debris, and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one cleanser comprises at least one surfactant adapted to dislodge organic debris from such at least one plumbing fixture) comprises at least one of at least one surfactant, at least one soap, and/or at least one detergent, preferably at least one of sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, anionic surfactants, wetting agents, sodium borate, and/or tetrasodium EDTA, etc.
  • disinfectant 146 disinfects water 951 and wet plumbing fixture 101 surfaces by killing microbes, more preferably by killing bacteria, molds, and/or viruses.
  • disinfectant 146 (at least embodying herein at least one disinfectant adapted to disinfect such at least one plumbing fixture) comprises at least one disinfectant, preferably at least one of pine oil, isopropyl alcohol, Octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides, 2-butoxyethanol, bleach, thymol, eucalyptol, and/or menthol, etc.
  • acid 142 comprises citric acid.
  • base 144 comprises sodium bicarbonate.
  • acid 142 reacts in solution with base 144 to generate carbon dioxide gas 143, as shown especially in FIG.
  • carbon dioxide gas is stored dissolved in the dispensing core 210 material (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one gas-releaser comprises at least one gas).
  • cleaning ingredients 120 further comprise at least one bleaching agent 347, as shown.
  • bleaching agent 347 bleaches away stains in plumbing fixture 101.
  • bleaching agent 347 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one bleaching agent) comprises at least one chlorine-releasing chemical, at least one bromine-releasing chemical, and/or at least one oxygen-releasing chemical.
  • bleaching agent 347 comprises at least one of cyanuric acid, trichloroisocyanuric acid, sodium percarbonate, sodium dichloroisocyanurate, l-Bromo-3-Chloro-5, 5-Dimethylhydantoin, peroxide, and/or sodium hypochlorite, etc.
  • At least one of water-soluble material layer 330, coating 340, acid layer 342, base layer 344, cleanser layer 345, and disinfectant layer 346 comprise soluble colorant 348 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one color layer adapted to provide at least one color material layer), as shown.
  • sealant 1950 layer may be used to separate other layers from each other, as shown especially in FIG. 20.
  • soluble colorant 348 (at least embodying herein at least one color adapted to color at least one quantity of water contained in such at least one plumbing fixture) is released into water 951 in plumbing fixture 101 when layered dispensing core 210 dissolves, preferably coloring (preferably blue, since there may be a pre-existing association in user's minds between blue color and cleansers) water 951 in plumbing fixture 101 and providing a useful and entertaining indicator to the user that layered dispensing core 210 is working properly.
  • coloring preferably blue, since there may be a pre-existing association in user's minds between blue color and cleansers
  • soluble colorant 348 changes color while in plumbing fixture 101.
  • soluble colorant 348 changes color in response to chemical effects of cleaning ingredients 120 being dissolved and/or being consumed by cleansing.
  • soluble colorant 348 changes color in response to changes in the pH of water 951 in plumbing fixture 101 as cleaning ingredients 120 dissolve into water 951 and are then consumed.
  • soluble colorant 348 changes color in response to temperature changes in water 951 caused by the reactions (generally exothermic) of cleaning ingredients 120 with water 951 and each other (thermochromic color).
  • coating 340 is optional.
  • coating 340 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one layer comprises at least one coating layer adapted to provide at least one coating material layer) comprises at least one of at least one desiccant, at least one printing layer, sealant 1950, at least one print sealer, and/or at least one other material that modifies the inner and/or outer surface of layered dispensing core 210.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises fragrance 350, as shown.
  • fragrance 350 provides at least one scent that is pleasant to the user (floral, fresh air, cinnamon, etc.) and/or at least one scent that indicates the presence of cleansers (pine scent, bleach scent, etc.).
  • fragrance 350 is detectable by the user prior to dissolving dispensing core 110. More preferably, fragrance 350 is detectable by the user after dissolving dispensing core 110 but before flushing.
  • fragrance 350 (at least embodying herein at least one fragrance) has a lingering scent detectable by the user after dissolving dispensing core 110 and after flushing.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises at least one water softener 360, as shown.
  • water softeners 360 sequester calcium and/or magnesium ions in water 951 to prevent the calcium and magnesium ions from interfering with the action of cleanser chemicals 120.
  • water softener 360 comprises at least one phosphate.
  • water softener 360 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core further comprises at least one water softener chemical) comprises at least one ionic sodium compound, preferably at least one of sodium chloride, sodium zeolite, sodium sesquicarbonate, sodium triployphosphate, sodium bisulfate, and/or sodium carbonate, etc.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises at least one encapsulant 370, as shown.
  • encapsulant 370 encapsulates at least one cleaning ingredient 120 to prevent incompatible cleaning ingredients 120 from contacting each other prior to dissolving dispensing core 110, or to prevent encapsulated cleaning ingredients 120 from being in contact with the air, or to temporarily prevent encapsulated cleaning ingredients 120 from being in contact with water 951.
  • encapsulant 370 is water-soluble and/or water- permeable.
  • encapsulant 370 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core further comprises at least one encapsulant adapted to encapsulate said at least one cleanser) comprises at least one of ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, sugar, starch, and/or sol-gel (cross-linked silicon material) (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one bulk unitary material comprises sol-gel; and at least embodying herein wherein said at least one layer comprises sol-gel).
  • sol-gel cross-linked silicon material
  • dispensing core 110 comprises at least one desiccant 380, as shown.
  • desiccant 380 absorbs atmospheric water vapor in order to keep dispensing core 110 dry prior to use.
  • desiccant 380 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core further comprises at least one desiccant) comprises anhydrous silica gel.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises at least one deodorant 390, as shown.
  • deodorant 390 functions to absorb and/or neutralize odors occurring in plumbing fixture 101.
  • deodorant 390 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one deodorant) comprises at least one of sodium bicarbonate, charcoal, zeolite, sodium zeolite, and/or potassium zeolite, etc.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating spiral dispensing core 410 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises spiral dispensing core 410, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are incorporated into water-soluble material 130, as shown, which is then spiral wound around a mandrel to form spiral dispensing core 410.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are released into water 951 when spiral dispensing roll core 410 is placed in wet plumbing fixture 101 and dissolves, as shown.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating paper extruded dispensing core 510 having cleaning ingredients 120 incorporated into water-soluble material 130 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises paper extruded dispensing core 510, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are incorporated into water-soluble material 130, as shown, which preferably comprises water-soluble paper pulp, which is then extruded and dried to form paper extruded dispensing core 510 (at least embodying herein wherein such soluble paper-roll core means comprises unitary bulk means for providing bulk unitary material for such soluble paper-roll core means, and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one unitary bulk adapted to provide at least one bulk unitary material for such at least one soluble paper-roll core).
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are released into water 951 when paper extruded dispensing core 510 is placed in wet plumbing fixture 101 and dissolves, as shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating plastic extruded dispensing core 610 having cleaning ingredients 120 incorporated into the plastic water-soluble material 130 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises plastic (and/or polymer) extruded dispensing core 610, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are incorporated into water-soluble material 130, as shown, which preferably comprises at least one liquid water-soluble polymer, which is then extruded and cured to form plastic extruded dispensing core 610 (at least embodying herein wherein such soluble paper-roll core means comprises plastic means for providing plastic material for such soluble paper-roll core means, and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one plastic adapted to provide at least one plastic material for such at least one soluble paper-roll core), as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are released into water 951 when plastic extruded dispensing core 610 is placed in wet plumbing fixture 101 and dissolves, as shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 7 A is a side plan view illustrating dispensing core 110 with instructional indicia 760 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises indicia 710, as shown.
  • indicia 710 comprises instructional indicia 760, as shown.
  • instructional indicia 760 instructs users in how to use dispensing core 110 for cleaning and sanitizing purposes, as shown.
  • instructional indicia 760 (at least embodying herein at least one instructional indicia adapted to visually instruct at least one user) are visible when paper roll 105 is removed from dispensing core 110, as shown. Example indicia, as shown in FIG. 7A and FIG.
  • FIG. 8 A might include pictures and words as illustrated in FIG. 7A and FIG. 8A, e.g., "Toss this core into the toilet bowl to clean and sanitize!; "Toss this core into the toilet bowl for a cool blast of color! Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advances in technology, intended use, etc., other indicia, such as other instructions, other graphics, etc., may suffice.
  • FIG. 7B shows dispensing core 110 of FIG. 7A with another preferred instructional indicia 760 comprising advertising indicia 761.
  • Preferred advertising indicia 761 include pictures and words as illustrated in FIG. 7B indicating the brand and manufacturer of dispensing core 110.
  • advertising indicia 761 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one indicia comprises at least one advertising indicia adapted to provide advertising information to at least one user) comprise company names, advertising slogans, web addresses for coupons or other offers, peel-of coupons, etc.
  • FIG. 8 A is a side plan view illustrating dispensing core 110 with entertaining indicia 860 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • entertaining indicia 860 instructs users, particularly children, in how to use dispensing core 110 for entertainment purposes, as shown, (although the cleaning and sanitizing functions are preferably still present and are still performed).
  • entertaining indicia 860 (at least embodying herein at least one entertainment indicia adapted to visually entertain at least one user) is visible when paper roll 105 is removed from dispensing core 110, as shown.
  • FIG. 8B shows dispensing core 110 of FIG. 8 A illustrating dispensing core 110 with floating indicia 870.
  • indicia 710 comprises floating indicia 870, as shown.
  • floating indicia 870 is printed on at least one material that is either insoluble (but flushable) or less soluble than dispensing core 110.
  • floating indicia 870 is hidden within (or on the inside surface of) dispensing core 110, as shown, and becomes visible to the user after dispensing core 110 has dissolved, as shown.
  • floating indicia 870 is flushed away after use.
  • floating indicia 870 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one indicia is adapted to be visible after said at least one soluble paper-roll core has dissolved) comprises instructions, jokes, fortunes, advertising, etc.
  • instructions jokes, fortunes, advertising, etc.
  • FIG. 9 is a side view, partially in section, illustrating dispensing core 110 being put into toilet bowl 950 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one plumbing fixture comprises at least one toilet bowl) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 900 comprising the steps of: acquiring 901 paper roll 105 having dispensing core 110 (at least embodying herein acquiring at least one paper-roll having at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core); removing 902 substantially all paper from paper roll 105 (at least embodying herein removing substantially all paper from such at least one paper-roll); placing 903 dispensing core 110 in plumbing fixture 101 (at least embodying herein placing such at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core in at least one plumbing fixture); and wetting 904 dispensing core 110 (at least embodying herein wetting such at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core), as shown.
  • FIG. 9 shows dispensing core 110 at approximately the moment it hits water 951.
  • FIG. 1OA shows a side view, partially in section, illustrating toilet bowl 950 according to FIG. 9, after dispensing core 110 has dissolved and released cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 into water 951.
  • dispensing core 110 dissolves and releases cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 into water 951, as shown, preferably within one minute of wetting, more preferably within thirty seconds of wetting, most preferably within ten seconds of wetting.
  • the user does not rinse away or flush water 951 for a period of time sufficient to permit cleaning chemicals 120 to clean and sanitize at least one portion of toilet bowl 950, preferably at least about five minutes, more preferably at least about three minutes, most preferably at least about one minute.
  • FIG. 1OB shows a side view illustrating the use of dispensing core 110 for scrubbing.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises handle 960, as shown.
  • handle 960 removably attaches to dispensing core 110, as shown, allowing dispensing core 110 to be rubbed against the side of toilet bowl 950 to physically scrub toilet bowl 950, as shown.
  • dispensing core 110 is compressed and folded prior to being attached to handle 960, as shown.
  • dispensing core 110 is torn along perforations 965 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one perforation adapted to assist tearing said at least one soluble paper-roll core) and/or folded to convert dispensing core 110 into a brush-like shape, as shown.
  • dispensing core 110 is adapted to dissolve at an appropriate rate for this use.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises flushable scrubbing-materials 961, preferably fibers and/or grits, to assist scrubbing.
  • method 900 further comprises the step of attaching 970 (at least embodying herein the step of attaching at least one handle to such at least one paper-roll) handle 960 to dispensing core 110.
  • method 900 further comprises the step of tearing 975 (at least embodying herein the step of tearing such at least ' one paper roll) dispensing core 110 to preferably form a brush-shape (two different embodiments of brush-shapes are shown).
  • the remnants of dispensing core 110 are released from handle 960 (at least embodying herein at least one handle adapted to assist handling of said at least one soluble paper-roll core) and are flushed after use.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view, partially in section, illustrating dispensing core 110 being used in garbage disposal 1100 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one plumbing fixture 101 comprises at least one garbage disposal) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 may be wetted and dissolved before (as shown), during, and/or after activating garbage disposal 1100.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating batch vat 1200 having cleaning chemicals 120 added to it according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • cleaning chemicals 120 and colorant 148 are mixed into bulk support material 130 before support material 130 is shaped and/or formed, as shown.
  • solvent 1230 is also added to bulk support material 130, as shown, to help liquefy bulk support material 130 for ease of processing.
  • solvent 1230 is a solvent for substantially all of the ingredients, and is substantially non-reactive with the ingredients.
  • solvent 1230 is substantially evaporated away.
  • solvent 1230 comprises alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, ethylated alcohol, ethanol, denatured alcohol, etc), ether, glycol, hydrocarbons, oil, etc.
  • chemicals 120 may be added in forms such as, for example, bulk chemicals, encapsulated chemicals, liquid, etc., as appropriate.
  • a batch of support material 130 such as, for example, water-soluble paper pulp
  • sodium bicarbonate and citric acid may each be separately encapsulated in water-soluble polymer particles that only dissolve in low-ionic strength water, so that sodium bicarbonate and citric acid will not react with each other or the paper pulp during manufacturing, and will be released into the plumbing water to react with each other.
  • FIG. 13 shows a flow diagram illustrating method 1300 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 1300 comprising the steps of: offering 1301 for sale at least one paper roll 105 having at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core 110 (at least embodying herein offering for sale at least one paper-roll having at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core); and advertising 1302 the availability of such at least one paper roll 105 having at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core 110 to at least one demographic (at least embodying herein advertising the availability of such at least one paper-roll having such at least one cleanser-releasing soluble core to at least one demographic) wherein such at least one demographic substantially comprises persons between about two and about ten years of age (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one demographic substantially comprises persons between about two and about ten years of age), as shown.
  • FIG. 14 shows a flow diagram illustrating method 1400 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core systems 100 are manufactured with conventional industrial core-making machines with a minimal addition, or no addition, of modified parts.
  • conventional industrial core-making machines and processes may be analyzed and then modified to produce dispensing paper-roll core systems 100.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 1400 comprising the steps of: analyzing 1403 (at least embodying herein analyzing at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine) at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine; modifying 1404 (at least embodying herein modifying at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one cleanser into such at least one paper-roll core) at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one cleanser into such at least one paper- roll core wherein such steps of analyzing 1403 and modifying 1404 are economically advantageous over the cost of replacing such at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine (at least embodying herein wherein such steps of analyzing and modifying are economically advantageous over the cost of replacing such at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine), as shown.
  • method 1400 further comprises at least one of the steps of: modifying 1405 (at least embodying herein the step of modifying at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one disinfectant into such at least one paper- roll core) at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one disinfectant into such at least one paper-roll core; modifying 1406 (at least embodying herein the step of modifying at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one soluble color into such at least one paper-roll core) at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one soluble color into such at least one paper- roll core; and/or modifying 1407 (at least embodying herein the step of modifying at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one gas-releasing material into such at least one paper-roll core) at least one paper-roll core manufacturing machine to incorporate at least one gas-releasing material into such at least one paper-roll core, as shown.
  • modifying 1405 at least embodying herein the step of modifying at least one paper-roll core manufacturing
  • FIG. 15 shows a flow diagram illustrating method 1500 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 1500 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 210, comprising the steps of: manufacturing 1502 (at least embodying herein manufacturing flexible strips of water- soluble material) flexible strips of water-soluble material 130; applying 1503 (at least embodying herein applying at least one cleanser material to at least one portion of such flexible strips of water-soluble material) at least one cleanser material 120 to at least one portion of such flexible strips of water-soluble material 130; winding 1504 (at least embodying herein winding such flexible strips of water-soluble material onto a mandrel) such flexible strips of water-soluble material 130 onto at least one mandrel; and adhering 1505 (at least embodying herein adhering such flexible strips of water-soluble material together to form a tube) such flexible strips of water-soluble material 130 together to form at least one tube.
  • manufacturing 1502 at least embodying herein manufacturing flexible strips of water- soluble material
  • method 1500 further comprises the step of applying 1506 (at least embodying herein the step of applying at least one chemical treatment to such flexible strips of water-soluble material) at least one chemical treatment to such flexible strips of water- soluble material 130 (such as, for example, acid 142, base 144, cleanser 145, colorant 148, and/or disinfectant 146 previously discussed), as shown.
  • step 1506 at least embodying herein the step of applying at least one chemical treatment to such flexible strips of water-soluble material
  • at least one chemical treatment to such flexible strips of water- soluble material 130 such as, for example, acid 142, base 144, cleanser 145, colorant 148, and/or disinfectant 146 previously discussed
  • FIG. 16 shows a flow diagram illustrating method 1600 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 1600 for manufacturing paper extruded dispensing cores 510 and/or plastic extruded dispensing cores 610, comprising the steps of: selecting 1602 (at least embodying herein selecting at least one water-soluble material) at least one water-soluble material 130; selecting 1603 (at least embodying herein selecting at least one cleanser material) at least one cleanser material 120; adding 1604 (at least embodying herein adding such at least one cleanser material to at least one liquid batch of such at least one water-soluble material) such at least one cleanser material 120 to at least one liquid batch of such at least one water- soluble material 130; and extruding 1605 (at least embodying herein extruding at least one tube from such at least one liquid batch) at least one tube from such at least one liquid batch, as shown.
  • method 1600 further comprises the steps of selecting (step 1608) at least one solvent 1230 that is a chemically inert solvent of such at least one cleanser material 120 and such at least one water-soluble material 130; and adding (step 1610) such at least one solvent 1230 to at least one liquid batch of such at least one water-soluble material 130 (at least embodying herein selecting at least one solvent that is a chemically inert solvent of such at least one cleanser and such at least one water-soluble material; and adding such at least one solvent to at least one liquid batch of such at least one water-soluble material; and at least embodying herein wherein the step of selecting at least one solvent comprises the step of selecting at least one alcohol that is a chemically inert solvent of such at least one cleanser and such at least one water-soluble material).
  • the step of selecting (step 1608) at least one solvent 1230 that is a chemically inert solvent of such at least one cleanser material 120 and such at least one water-soluble material 130 further comprises the step of selecting (step 1612) at least one alcohol that is a chemically inert solvent of cleanser material 120 and water-soluble material 130, as shown.
  • FIG. 17 shows a flow diagram illustrating winder 1700 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises winder 1700 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 210, as shown.
  • three rollers 1715 guide three strips 1730, 1732, and 1734 of water-soluble material 130 toward mandrel 1720 and presser roller 1725, as shown.
  • dispenser 1740 applies acid 142, such as, for example, citric acid, to strip 1732, as shown.
  • dispenser 1745 applies base 144, such as, for example, sodium bicarbonate, to another strip 1734, as shown. This serves to separate acid 142 from base 144 prior to dissolution.
  • the resulting layered dispensing core 1710 is shown in cross-section.
  • FIG. 18 shows a diagram illustrating winder 1800 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises winder 1800 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 210, as shown.
  • two rollers 1715 guide two strips 1832 and 1834 of water-soluble material 130 toward mandrel 1720 and presser roller 1725, as shown.
  • dispenser 1840 applies acid 142, such as, for example, citric acid, to strip 1832, as shown.
  • dispenser 1845 applies base 144, such as, for example, sodium bicarbonate, to another strip 1834, as shown. This serves to separate acid 142 from base 144 prior to dissolution.
  • the resulting layered dispensing core 1810 is shown in cross-section.
  • FIG. 19 shows a diagram illustrating winder 1900 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises winder 1900 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 210, as shown.
  • two rollers 1715 guide two strips 1932 and 1934 of water-soluble material 130 toward mandrel 1720 and presser roller 1725, as shown.
  • dispenser 1940 applies acid 142, such as, for example, citric acid, to strip 1932, as shown.
  • dispenser 1942 applies sealant 1950 over acid 142, as shown.
  • dispenser 1945 applies base 144, such as, for example, sodium bicarbonate, to strip 1932 over sealant 1950, as shown.
  • Sealant 1950 serves to separate acid 142 from base 144 prior to dissolution.
  • the resulting layered dispensing core 1910 is shown in cross-section.
  • sealant 1950 comprises water-soluble material, such as, for example, polyvinyl alcohol, starch, sugars, polyethylene glycol, etc.
  • water-soluble material such as, for example, polyvinyl alcohol, starch, sugars, polyethylene glycol, etc.
  • other water-soluble or water-dispersible sealants such as other water-soluble films, water-soluble paper, mineral oil, etc., may suffice.
  • FIG. 20 shows a diagram illustrating winder 2000 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises winder 2000 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 210, as shown.
  • two rollers 1715 guide strip 2030 of water-soluble material 130 toward mandrel 1720 and presser roller 1725, as shown.
  • dispenser 2040 applies acid 142, such as, for example, citric acid, to strip 2030, as shown.
  • dispenser 2042 applies sealant 1950 over acid 142, as shown.
  • dispenser 2045 applies base 144, such as, for example, sodium bicarbonate, to strip 2030 over sealant 1950, as shown.
  • dispenser 2043 applies sealant 1950 over base 144, as shown.
  • sealant 1950 serves to separate acid 142 from base 144 prior to dissolution, and to protect base 144 from direct contact with the air.
  • the resulting layered dispensing core 2010 is shown in cross-section.
  • FIG. 21 shows a perspective view illustrating compressed powder dispensing core 2110 having chemicals compressed into a solid tube shape according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 2110 comprises cleaning ingredients 120, as shown.
  • dispensing core 2110 comprises binder 2155, as shown.
  • dispensing core 2110 comprises lubricant 2160, as shown.
  • dispensing core 2110 comprises colorant 148, as shown.
  • binder 2155 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one binder to bind the ingredients of such at least one soluble paper-roll core together) comprises at least one material capable of assisting adhering other materials together into a solid mass under compression, preferably polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, maltodextrin, other sugars, starch, water-soluble polymers, pectin, etc.
  • binder 2155 is used as needed with any dispensing core 110 composition and/or manufacturing process.
  • lubricant 2160 (at least embodying herein wherein such at least one soluble paper-roll core comprises at least one lubricant to lubricate the ingredients of such at least one soluble paper-roll core during manufacturing processes) comprises a material capable of lubricating the flow of the powdered product through the compression equipment, such as, for example, sodium benzoate, stearates, polyethylene glycol, mineral oil, silicates, alginic acid, etc.
  • lubricant 2160 is used as needed with any dispensing core 110 composition and/or manufacturing process.
  • cleaning ingredients 120, lubricant 2160, and binder 2155, and optionally colorant 148 are mixed together as dry powders, and are then compressed in a die into the shape of a tube.
  • This manufacturing method is described for tablet-shaped objects in US Patent number 6,713,441 Bl, herein incorporated in its entirety by reference.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 are layered into microspheres, which are then compressed in a die into the shape of a tube.
  • This manufacturing method is described for tablet-shaped objects in US Patent number 6,210,711 Bl, herein incorporated in its entirety by reference.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 and colorant 148 are released into water 951 when compressed powder dispensing core 2110 is placed in wet plumbing fixture 101 and dissolves, as shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 22A shows a diagram illustrating method 2200 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 2200 for manufacturing compressed powder dispensing cores 2110, as shown.
  • method 2200 comprises the steps of: formulating (step 2205) at least one powder comprising cleaning ingredients 120; and compressing (step 2220) such at least one powder into the shape of at least one paper-roll core (at least embodying herein formulating at least one powder comprising at least one cleanser; and compressing such at least one powder into the shape of at least one paper-roll core), as shown.
  • FIG. 22B shows a diagram illustrating method 2205 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 2205 for manufacturing compressed powder dispensing cores 2110, as shown.
  • method 2205 comprises the steps of: formulating (step 2215) at least one powder comprising layered microspheres comprising cleaning ingredients 120; and compressing (step 2220) such at least one powder into the shape of at least one paper-roll core (at least embodying herein formulating at least one powder comprising layered microspheres comprising at least one cleanser; and compressing such at least one powder into the shape of at least one paper-roll core), as shown.
  • FIG. 23A shows a diagram illustrating winder 2300 and FIG. 23B shows a flow diagram illustrating method 2301 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises winder 2300 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 2310, as shown.
  • chemicals 120 may be mixed with alcohol, sugar, and pectin in vat 1200; then, the mixture is heated to drive off the alcohol and form alcohol-free gel 2340 containing chemicals 120, as shown.
  • gel 2340 is then placed between two water-soluble material strips 2330 and 2332 using dispenser 2341, which are then rolled between mandrel 1720 and heated presser roller 2325 to set gel 2340 into a soft, pliable material adhered to and sandwiched between strips 2330 and 2332, as shown.
  • Strips 2330 and 2332 are then wound around mandrel 1720 to form layered dispensing core 2310, as shown.
  • the resulting layered dispensing core 2310 is shown in cross-section.
  • dispensing paper-roll core system 100 comprises method 2301 for manufacturing layered dispensing cores 2310, as shown.
  • method 2301 comprises the steps of: mixing (step 2345) sugar, thickener, chemicals 120, and solvent 1230 into a liquid batch; heating (step 2350) the liquid batch to activate the thickener and drive off solvent 1230; dispensing (step 2360) the liquid batch between at least two layers of water- soluble material 130; simultaneously heating (step 2370) the layers of water-soluble material 130 containing the one liquid batch, while rolling (step 2375) the two layers of water-soluble material 130 containing the liquid batch between rollers 2325; and winding (step 2380) the layers of water-soluble material 130 containing the liquid batch onto mandrel 1720 to form at least one tube (at least embodying herein the steps of mixing at least one sugar, at least one thickener, at least one cleanser, and at least one solvent into at least one liquid batch; heating such at least one liquid batch to activate such at least one thickener
  • Example 1 provides detailed instructions for making a layered dispensing core 2310 according to method 2301. Without desiring to be bound by theory, this process is believed to be scalable.
  • Example 1 provides detailed instructions for making a layered dispensing core 2310 according to method 2301. Without desiring to be bound by theory, this process is believed to be scalable.
  • Equipment - Template Tool essentially an unwound conventional core - parallelogram shaped; Embossing Tool - an about 0.050" thick piece of card board matting material with a shape cut out to match the template tool and a paper overlay to protect the hot rollers from any potential squeeze out; Heating Source (stove, hot plate, gas burner, etc.); Hot Roller
  • Tubemaster (1-1/4" Schedule 40 PVC pipe "mandrel” - 1.66" OD).
  • a hand roller may be used to flatten out any large clumps of material prior to running through the hot rollers.
  • lap joint Some manipulation of the joint (lap joint) may be required to get an aesthetically acceptable tube.
  • Equipment - 1 quart or smaller saucepan 1 quart bowl; Wisk and/or Sifter; Metal Spatula; Gas or Electric stove; Digital Thermometer; Laminator; Laminator Picture Frame Tool (Embossing Tool); Template Tool; Mandrel (Tubemaster 1000, 2000 or 3000).
  • Preferred target temperature 240°F (soft ball).
  • the resulting core dissolved to a flushable state within 30 seconds and was totally dissolved in about 2 minutes.
  • the resulting core dissolved to a flushable state within 30 seconds and was totally dissolved in about 2 minutes.
  • FIG. 23D shows a chart illustrating crush height data collected for conventional roll cores vs. layered dispensing cores 2310 made according to method 3201.
  • layered dispensing cores 2310 are sufficiently strong to withstand suggested manufacturing processes and ordinary use.
  • FIG. 23E shows a chart illustrating deflection data for conventional roll cores vs. layered dispensing cores 2310 made according to method 3201.
  • layered dispensing cores 2310 are sufficiently resilient to withstand ordinary use and avoid crumbling.
  • FIG. 23F shows a chart illustrating crippling data for conventional roll cores vs. layered dispensing cores 2310 made according to method 3201.
  • layered dispensing cores 2310 are sufficiently strong to withstand ordinary use and avoid crippling (lengthwise crushing deformation).
  • FIG. 24 shows a perspective view illustrating dispensing core 2410 having removable cover 2420 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises dispensing core 2410, as shown.
  • dispensing core 2410 comprises removable cover 2420, as shown.
  • removable cover 2420 provides a barrier between chemicals 120 and paper roll 105.
  • removable cover 2420 is removed by the user prior to placing dispensing core 2410 into plumbing fixture 101.
  • removable cover 2420 comprises plastic film which is attached to dispensing core 2410 with adhesive 2421, as shown.
  • removable cover 2420 (at least embodying herein wherein said at least one soluble paper-roll core further comprises at least one manually-removable outer layer) comprises indicia 710.
  • FIG. 25 shows a perspective view illustrating dispensing core 2510 having at least one patch 2550 of cleaning chemicals 120 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 2510 comprises patch 2550 of cleaning ingredients 120, as shown.
  • patch 2550 comprises cleaning ingredients 120 applied to at least one portion of the interior and/or exterior surface of dispensing core 2510, as shown.
  • patch 2550 is covered with removable cover 2420 to prevent cleaning ingredients 120 from contacting paper roll 105, as shown.
  • removable cover 2420 comprises plastic film. More preferably, removable cover 2420 comprises water-soluble plastic film.
  • patch 2250 comprises self-contained packet 2251 adhered to the interior and/or exterior surface of dispensing core 2510, as shown.
  • self-contained packet 2251 is water-soluble.
  • self-contained packet 2251 is removable for placement into plumbing fixture 101 separately from the rest of dispensing core 2510.
  • FIG. 26 shows a perspective view illustrating dispensing core 2610 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • dispensing core 110 comprises dispensing core 2610, as shown.
  • dispensing core 2610 comprises at least one hollow chamber 2620 adapted to hold chemicals, as shown, preferably cleaning ingredients 120.
  • dispensing core 2620 comprises inner core 2625, outer core 2626, and end caps 2627, as shown.
  • cleaning ingredients 120 are placed between inner core 2625 and outer core 2626, sealed with end caps 2627, as shown.
  • the user removes one end cap 2627 and pours cleaning ingredients 120 into plumbing fixture 101.
  • inner core 2625, outer core 2626, and end caps 2627 comprise water-soluble material 130, allowing dispensing core 2610 to be placed in plumbing fixture 101 to dissolve.

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L'invention concerne un noyau de rouleaux de papier (110) qui se présente comme un support jetable et soluble (130) destiné au nettoyage et/ou à la désinfection aux produits chimiques (120). Les noyaux de rouleaux de papier peuvent être des noyaux de rouleaux de papier de toilettes ou des noyaux de rouleaux de papier ménage, et sont rapidement solubles dans l'eau; à la dissolution, ils peuvent libérer des agents nettoyants, désinfectants ou colorants. L'invention concerne des procédés d'utilisation, de fabrication, de publicité et de distribution des noyaux de rouleaux de papier, ainsi que des procédés de publicité et de distribution de ces noyaux de rouleaux de papier aux enfants, qui vont tout particulièrement apprécier la nouveauté; l'invention concerne aussi des procédés correspondants de modification de l'équipement de fabrication pour produire des noyaux de rouleaux de papier distribuant des produits de nettoyage.
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