U.S. patent application number 14/473072 was filed with the patent office on 2015-03-05 for multi-roll paper towel dispenser.
The applicant listed for this patent is Javier Gutierrez. Invention is credited to Javier Gutierrez.
Application Number | 20150060591 14/473072 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52581764 |
Filed Date | 2015-03-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150060591 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gutierrez; Javier |
March 5, 2015 |
Multi-roll paper towel dispenser
Abstract
A multi-roll paper towel dispenser holds one or two reserve
rolls of paper towels above the dispensing roll. When the
dispensing roll run out, the user removes the empty dispensing
roll, and a reserve roll will immediately drop downward or forward
into position, ready to use. The dispenser may be mounted in a
convenient, space-saving configuration under a cabinet or shelf, or
against a wall.
Inventors: |
Gutierrez; Javier;
(Brooklyn, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Gutierrez; Javier |
Brooklyn |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
52581764 |
Appl. No.: |
14/473072 |
Filed: |
August 29, 2014 |
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61872810 |
Sep 2, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
242/560.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 2010/3253 20130101;
A47K 10/38 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
242/560.1 |
International
Class: |
A47K 10/38 20060101
A47K010/38 |
Claims
1. A multi-roll paper towel holder comprising a pair of side
panels; a rear panel; said pair of side panels being joined rigidly
by said rear panel; said rear panel being capable of being mounted
on a mounting surface; a dispensing spindle; at least one reserve
spindle; said dispensing spindle and said at least one reserve
spindle being slidably disposed between said pair of side panels
such that said dispensing spindle and said at least one reserve
spindle may be moved freely from a reserve position into a
dispensing position; each of said spindles being configured to
loadably and unloadably support a roll of paper towels.
2. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 1 wherein said at
least one reserve spindle is one in number.
3. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 1 wherein said at
least one reserve spindle is two in number.
4. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 1 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented horizontally.
5. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 1 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented vertically.
6. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 2 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented horizontally.
7. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 2 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented vertically.
8. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 3 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented horizontally.
9. The multi-roll paper towel holder of claim 3 wherein said
mounting surface is oriented vertically.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/872,810.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX
[0004] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The invention relates generally to kitchen accessories and
in particular to a multi-roll paper towel dispenser. Busy kitchens
whether in a restaurant or a home can use up multiple rolls of
paper towels in an hour, but standard paper towel dispensers only
hold one roll of paper towels. Convenience is often at the
forefront of many user's minds and retrieving another roll of paper
towels represents time and money wasted and is often times
inconvenient. A multi-roll paper towel dispenser, which holds one
or two rolls of paper towels in reserve above the roll that is
currently being dispensed will save time and money, it also
provides convenience to users who may not be able to retrieve a
second roll of paper towels easily when the first roll runs
out.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] Accordingly, the invention is directed to a multi-roll paper
towel dispenser, which holds one or two reserve rolls of paper
towels above the dispensing roll. When the dispensing roll run out,
the user removes the empty dispensing roll, and a reserve roll will
immediately drop downward or forward into position, ready to use.
The dispenser may be mounted in a convenient, space-saving
configuration under a cabinet or shelf, or against a wall.
[0007] Additional features and advantages of the invention will be
set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent
from the description, or may be learned by practice of the
invention. The foregoing general description and the following
detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended
to provide further explanation of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the invention and are incorporated into and
constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate one
embodiment of the invention and, together with the description,
serve to explain the principles of the invention.
[0009] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment
in the vertical configuration, displaying the side panel 10, and
the dispensing roll 11, the mounting surface 16.
[0010] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment
in the horizontal configuration, displaying the side panel 10, the
dispensing roll 11, and the mounting surface 16.
[0011] FIG. 3 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment
in the vertical configuration, displaying the side panel 10, the
dispensing roll 11, the reserve rolls 12, the dispensing spindle
13, and the reserve spindles 14, and the rear panel 15.
[0012] FIG. 4 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment
in the horizontal configuration, displaying the side panel 10, the
dispensing roll 11, the reserve rolls 12, the dispensing spindle
13, the reserve spindles 14, and the rear panel 15.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention
is directed to a multi-roll paper towel dispenser, which holds one
or two reserve rolls 12 of paper towels above the dispensing roll
11. When the dispensing roll 11 run out, the user removes the empty
dispensing roll 12, and a reserve roll 12 will immediately drop
downward or forward into position, ready to use. The dispenser may
be mounted in a convenient, space-saving configuration under a
cabinet or shelf (the horizontal configuration of FIGS. 2 and 4),
or against a wall (in the vertical configuration of FIGS. 1 and
3).
[0014] The first exemplary embodiment consists of two side panels
10 joined rigidly by a rear panel 15 and two or three spindles
therebetween: a dispensing spindle 13 for the dispensing roll 11,
and one or two reserve spindles 14 for the reserve rolls 12.
Alternatively, the dispenser is to be wall-mounted, or mounted
under a cabinet or shelf (generically, the rear panel 15 may be
affixed to a mounting surface 16, which may be oriented vertically
or horizontally). The reserve spindles 14 will be rollably mounted
so as to easily slide downward or forward if unobstructed, urged
downward in a straight line by channels in the interior surfaces of
the side panels 10. The dispensing spindle 13 may be manually
removed (e.g. by compressing an internal tension spring to contract
the spindle) and replaced as a reserve spindle 14, or may be
returned via channels on the interior surface of the side panels 10
to a rear or upper position as a reserve spindle 14. The dispensing
spindle 13 may be understood as that spindle which is forwardmost
(in a horizontal configuration) or downwardmost (in a vertical
configuration), the position of the dispensing spindle may be
understood as the dispensing position. The reserve spindles 14 are
understood as the spindle or spindles which are positioned rearward
or upward of the dispensing position, and these positions may
collectively be understood as the reserve position. The dispenser
is permanently affixed via the rear panel 15 to a mounting surface,
for example the surface of a wall, or the lower surface of a
cabinet or shelf with mounting hardware, which is provided.
[0015] To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user stocks the
dispenser with a dispensing roll 11 on the dispensing spindle 13,
and one or two reserve rolls 12 on the reserve spindle or spindles
14, prior to anticipated use. When the dispensing roll 11 runs out
removes empty dispensing roll 11 (for example by removing or
opening a breach in the dispensing spindle 11). The reserve spindle
14 of a reserve roll 12 will then be unobstructed and will slide
downward or forward. The reserve roll 12 immediately drops into
position, ready to use.
[0016] The device is preferably available in multiple finishes to
suit any decor. The side panels 10 are preferably manufactured from
rigid, durable materials that are easily cleaned, such as wood,
steel, and aluminum. The spindles are preferably manufactured from
rigid, durable materials, such as steel and aluminum. Components,
component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but
artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials
could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.
[0017] While the foregoing written description of the invention
enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently
considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in
the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations,
combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method,
and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be
limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples,
but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of
the invention.
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