A low reserve indicator mechanism for a supply of paper towels is
disclosed. The mechanism includes a base, a pushplate, and an indicator.
The pushplate is connected to the base with a translational degree of
freedom therebetween, is biased in a first direction relative to the
base, and is responsive to a first attribute of the supply of paper
towels to translate opposite the first direction. The indicator is
pivotally connected to the pushplate, and is movable between a retracted
position and an indicating position in response to a second attribute of
the supply of paper towels.