A hands-free paper towel dispenser including a housing with a front cover that is pivotable between open and closed positions. A sensing mechanism is disposed entirely within the interior space of the cabinet at a location adjacent to the front cover and is oriented toward the front cover of the cabinet...http://www.google.de/patents/US20040035976?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040035976 - Hands-free paper towel dispensers