Apparatus for dispensing paper from rolls which feeds continuously, roll to
roll, and does not require extra procedure to bring stub roll into
position. The apparatus has device for holding and positioning at least
first and second rolls of paper with respect to each other; device for
dispensing paper from the first roll; device for dispensing paper from the
first and second rolls simultaneously when the first roll reduces to a
predetermined diameter of paper, device for positioning the depleted first
roll for replacement without the necessity of removing the second roll;
and device for dispensing from the second and replacement rolls
simultaneously when the second roll reduces to a predetermined diameter of
paper. The apparatus also has a proximity sensor, which senses when a hand
is placed near the dispenser, and thereupon dispenses a set amount of
towel. The dispenser incorporates device for dissipating static charges to
a local ground.
