Field of the invention

The present invention relatesto paper dispenser and more particularly, to an automatic smart micro paper dispenser for use in urinals for hygiene purpose. Background of the invention

When men go to stand alone toilets, hygiene is compromised when aren't able to clean over private part to leave a bad result. There is no quick cleaning mechanism availablefor thesamein public toilets.

Many times it happens that in standalone toilets, a paper dispenser is kept. However, most of the times they do not contain the paper therein. Usually, the paper is feed in such dispensing machines once in a day and there is no mechanism available to check by the authority if the dispenser is out of paper.

Further, such paper dispensers deliver a dry paper. Use of such dry paper is difficult for cleaning purpose. Another problem with known paper dispensers isthat users typically have to reach under the dispensers to grab the leading edge of the toilet paper roll, and then pull the leading edge downwards in order to extract paper from the dispenser. This can be an awkward process, especially if the dispenser is mounted low, or if there is an insufficient tail protruding under the dispenser for the user to obtain a firm grip. Specifically, persons with disabilities or restricted mobility can find operating such dispensers to be particularly challenging.

Accordingly, there exists a need to provide a paper dispenser which overcomes above-mentioned drawbacks.

Object of the invention

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic smart micro paper dispenser.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an alert on a registered mobiledeviceof when thepaper dispenser isempty. Summary of the invention

Accordingly, the present invention provides an automatic micro paper dispenser. The automatic micro paper dispenser comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion comprises a water tank, a tablet barrel configured adjacent to the water tank, an electromagnetic trigger operably connected to the water tank and the tablet barrel , a hopper configured below thewater tank and thetablet barrel, and acover detachably secured to the upper portion thereto. The lower portion comprises a cavity adapted therein. Further, the lower portion comprises a proximity sensor placed therein. Wherein upon placing a hand in the cavity of lower portion, theproximity sensor actuates the electromagnetic trigger which in turn open thetablet barrel to flick onetablet at atimein ahopper and thewater tank to allow a predefined quantity to fall on the tablet dropped in the hopper thereby hydratingthetablet to form wet tissuepaper. Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 and 2 shows a schematic drawing of an automatic smart micro paper dispenser, in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 3 and 4 shows an embodiment of the automatic smart micro paper dispenser; and Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the automatic smart micro paper dispenser.

Detailed description of the invention The foregoing objects of the present invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with the prior art, techniques and approaches are overcome by the present invention asdescribed below in the preferred embodiments. Accordingly, the present invention provides an automatic smart micro paper dispenser. The automatic smart micro paper dispenser allows a paper to come out automatically when the user stands in front the dispenser. Further, the dispenser provides an alert on a registered mobile device of concerned authority/ person when the dispenser is empty or paperless.

The present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, throughout which reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. These reference numbers are shown in bracket in the following description. Referring to figure 1 and 2, there is shown an automatic smart micro paper dispenser (100) (hereinafter, "the dispenser (100)") in accordance with the present invention. The dispenser (100) comprises a housing (50) made of durable material, for example, plastic or similar durable material. The housing (50) includes upper portion (10) and lower portion (30).

The upper portion (10) includes a water tank (12), a tablet barrel (14), an electromagnetic trigger (16) and a hopper (18). The electromagnetic trigger (16) is operably connected to the water tank (12) and a tablet barrel (14). The hopper (18) is configured below the water tank (12), and the tablet barrel (14). The upper portion (10) further includes a cover (20) detachably secured thereto. The cover (20) further includes a slit window (20a) for checking the water level of thewater tank (12).

The lower portion (30) includes a cavity (30a) configured where a user can place his hand to activate a proximity sensor (not shown) configured therein. When the user places his hand in a cavity of the lower portion (30), the proximity sensor triggers the electromagnetic trigger (16).

Specifically, thetablet barrel (14) and thewater tank (12) comprises a slit or door (not shown) which is opened for a predefined time by the electromagnetic trigger (16). When the user place his hand in the cavity of lower portion, the proximity sensor actuates the electromagnetic trigger (16) which in turn open the door of the tablet barrel (14) to flick one tablet at a time in a hopper (18). At the same time, water from the water tank (12) triggered by the electromagnetic trigger (16) allows a predefined quantity to fall on thetablet dropped in thehopper (18). The tablet is then hydrated to expand in to a small flannel and thus form a wet tissue paper. In an embodiment, the tablet is made of soft adsorbent material which when hydrated forms awet tissue paper.

The cover (20) also comprises a battery low indicator (A), a water level low indicator (B) and a tablet low indicator (C) as shown in figure 1. The paper dispenser (100) comprises a PCB (not shown) along with IOT sensor configured therein. The IOT sensor senses the battery low as well as tablet low position within the dispenser (100). The IOT indicator is configured to communicate with thewifi moduleconfigured therein.

When the tablet low or battery low signal is received by the IOT, the same is transmitted through wifi to an application configured in a handheld communication device of a user, for example, a Smartphone.

Referring now to figures 3 and 4, there is shown an automatic micro tissue paper dispenser (200) (hereinafter 'thedispenser (200)") in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Thedispenser (200) comprises a top case (110) capable of securing to the bottom case (120) to form housing of the dispenser (200). The top case (110) and the bottom case (120) when secured together forms a slit in-between for a wet tissue paper to roll out therefrom. Thedispenser (200) further comprises at awet wipes roll (122) configured in between a top silicon roller (124) and a bottom silicon roller (126). The dispenser (200) further comprises a PCB enclosure (128) which comprises a PCB. The dispenser (200) furthermore comprises a motor (130) for rolling thetop silicon roller (124) and thebottom silicon roller (128). The dispenser (200) also comprises a proximity sensor (D) configured thereon as well as power indicator (E), refill indicator (F) and low battery indicator (G) configured on thetop case. The dispenser (200) comprises an IOT sensor configured within the PCB enclosure (128). The IOT sensor senses the battery low as well as paper low position within the dispenser (200). The IOT indicator is configured to communicate with thewifi moduleconfigured therein. When the paper low or battery low signal is received by the IOT, the same is transmitted through wifi to an application configured in a handheld communication device of a user, for example, a Smartphone.

In an embodiment, the top case (110) and the bottom case (120) are designed in such a way that the paper roll (122) is vacuum packed. The vacuum is required in the dispenser (200) so as to maintain moisture in the paper when wet paper is required to be dispensed. The paper roll (122) comprises a paper of standard quality with desired thickness for effective cleaning.

In preferred embodiment, the dispenser (100, 200) comprises a micro efficient battery (not shown) with mechanism to charge with convertible energy. In an embodiment, the micro efficient battery is configured to operate on solar energy, grid power and the like.

An embodiment (300) of the dispenser (200) is shown in figure 5. In this mechanism (300) rest of the mechanism of the dispenser (200) of figure 3 and 4 issame, except that awindow (312) with aslider (314) isconfigured on the top case (310). When the user place his hand in front of the dispenser (300), the proximity sensor activates the PCB, to open the slider (314) of the window (312) to roll the wet wipes out of the from the window (312).

Advantages of the invention

1. The dispenser (100,200,300) is durable and intelligent as it provides an alert to a registered mobile device of finished paper roll.

2. The paper dispenser (100,200,300) does not require pulling of the paper by hand as it delivers the paper automatically once the user stand in front of the paper dispenser.

3. The dispenser(100,200,300) delivers moist paper as the paper roll is packed under vacuum inside the paper dispenser.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.