A dispensing apparatus for web materials is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus
comprises a support element adapted to support a supply of web material, a first
dispensing rib, a second dispensing rib opposing the first dispensing rib, and
a turning rib. The first dispensing rib and the second dispensing rib define a
dispensing orifice. The turning rib is disposed parallel to the dispensing orifice
and occludes the dispensing orifice.