Object dispenser

Abstract

A dispensing unit that includes a chamber capable of housing a plurality of first objects having at least one of rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible characteristics. The dispensing unit also includes a sensor capable of detecting presence of a second object, a dispensing mechanism capable of dispensing one of the plurality of first objects in response to the sensor detecting the second object, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the dispensing mechanism. Preferably, the controller is capable of activating the dispensing mechanism in response to receiving a signal from the sensor. Additionally, the dispensing unit includes at least one power source capable of providing power to at least one of the sensor, the dispensing mechanism, and the controller.

1 . A dispensing unit comprising: 
 at least one chamber capable of housing a plurality of first objects having at least one of rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible characteristics;    at least one sensor capable of detecting a presence of a second objects;    at least one dispensing mechanism capable of dispensing one of said plurality of first objects in response to said sensor detecting said second object;    at least one controller in communication with said sensor and said dispensing mechanism, wherein said at least one controller is capable of activating said dispensing mechanism in response to receiving a signal from said sensor; and    at least one power source capable of providing power to at least one of said sensor, said dispensing mechanism, and said controller.    
   
   
       2 . The dispensing unit of  claim 1  wherein said sensor comprises a motion detector, a light sensor, or a combination thereof.  
   
   
       3 . The dispensing unit of  claim 1 , wherein said dispenser mechanism comprises at least a motor.  
   
   
       4 . The dispensing unit of  claim 3 , further comprising at least a first moving mechanism, wherein said motor is capable of moving said first moving mechanism.  
   
   
       5 . The dispensing unit of  claim 4 , wherein said first moving mechanism is a wheel.  
   
   
       6 . The dispensing unit of  claim 4 , wherein said at least first moving mechanism includes at least one of a gripping material and a coating with gripping characteristics.  
   
   
       7 . The dispensing unit of  claim 6 , wherein said at least gripping material or coating comprises a polymer based material.  
   
   
       8 . The dispensing unit of  claim 6 , wherein said at least gripping material or coating comprises a sanitizing composition.  
   
   
       9 . The dispensing unit of  claim 4 , wherein said at least first moving mechanism comprises a sanitizing composition.  
   
   
       10 . The dispensing unit of  claim 4 , further comprising at least a second moving mechanism.  
   
   
       11 . The dispensing unit of  claim 7 , wherein said second moving mechanism is connected to a motor.  
   
   
       12 . The dispensing unit of  claim 7 , further comprising a belt positioned around said first moving mechanism and said second moving mechanism.  
   
   
       13 . The dispensing unit of  claim 12 , wherein said belt comprises at least one of a gripping material and a coating with gripping characteristics.  
   
   
       14 . The dispensing unit of  claim 12 , wherein said belt comprises a polymer.  
   
   
       15 . The dispensing unit of  claim 12 , wherein said belt comprises a sanitizing composition.  
   
   
       16 . The dispensing unit of  claim 1 , wherein said power source is a battery, solar panel, electrical power, or a combinations thereof.  
   
   
       17 . A dispensing unit comprising: 
 at least one chamber capable of housing a plurality of first objects, wherein each of said plurality of first objects include a thickness of at least about 0.1 mm;    at least one sensor capable of detecting presence of a second object;    at least one dispensing mechanism capable of dispensing one of said plurality of first objects in response to said sensor detecting said second object;    at least one controller in communication with said sensor and said dispensing mechanism, wherein said at least one controller is capable of activating said dispensing mechanism in response to receiving a signal from said sensor; and    at least one power source capable of providing power to at least one of said sensor, said dispensing mechanism, and said controller.    
   
   
       18 . A dispensing unit comprising: 
 at least one chamber capable of housing a plurality of first objects, wherein said plurality of first objects excludes towels;    at least one sensor capable of detecting a presence of a second object;    at least one dispenser mechanism capable of dispensing one of said plurality of first objects in response to said sensor detecting said second object;    at least one controller in communication with said sensor and said dispensing mechanism, wherein said at least one controller is capable of activating said dispensing mechanism in response to receiving a signal from said sensor; and    at least one power source capable of providing power to at least one of said sensor, said dispensing mechanism, and said controller.