U.S. patent application number 14/746609 was filed with the patent office on 2016-12-22 for holder and dispenser for non-perforated toilet paper.
The applicant listed for this patent is Weicheng LI. Invention is credited to Weicheng LI.
Application Number | 20160367087 14/746609 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57586762 |
Filed Date | 2016-12-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160367087 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
LI; Weicheng |
December 22, 2016 |
Holder and Dispenser for Non-Perforated Toilet Paper
Abstract
An apparatus for dispensing a spool-less roll of non-perforated
toilet paper contains a roll-receiving seat, a canopy, and a clamp
and cut mechanism. A toilet paper roll is positioned within the
roll-receiving seat and secured with the canopy. The canopy is
pivotally mounted between a first side panel and a second side
panel of the roll-receiving seat. The pivotal connection of the
canopy allows the user to replace the toilet paper roll
conveniently. The clamp and cut mechanism contains a slat, which
includes a lower set of gripping teeth and a set of cutting teeth.
When dispensing a plurality of sheets from the toilet paper roll
the slat is positioned in a dispensing configuration. When
detaching the plurality of sheets from the toilet paper roll, the
slat is positioned in a clamping and cutting configuration. The
apparatus is mounted onto a mounting surface, with a mounting
bracket.
Inventors: |
LI; Weicheng; (Beijing,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
LI; Weicheng |
Beijing |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
57586762 |
Appl. No.: |
14/746609 |
Filed: |
June 22, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 10/3809 20130101;
A47K 2010/3206 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47K 10/36 20060101
A47K010/36 |
Claims
1. A dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet paper
comprises: a roll-receiving seat; a canopy; a clamp and cut
mechanism; the roll-receiving seat comprises an opening, a first
side panel, a second side panel, a backing, and a base; the opening
being delineated by a distal edge of the first side panel, a distal
edge of the second side panel, a distal edge of the backing, and a
distal edge of the base; the canopy being positioned across the
opening; the canopy being pivotally mounted between the first side
panel and the second side panel, adjacent to the backing; the clamp
and cut mechanism being positioned offset from the canopy, adjacent
to the distal edge of the base; and the clamp and cut mechanism
being mounted between the first side panel and the second side
panel.
2. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the first side panel and the
second side panel being parallel to each other; the first side
panel and the second side panel being offset from each other across
the backing; the backing being adjacently and perpendicularly
connected to the first side panel and the second side panel; and
the base being adjacently and perpendicularly connected to the
backing, the first side panel, and the second side panel.
3. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the canopy comprises a fixed
edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a free edge, and an
upper set of gripping teeth; the fixed edge being pivotally
connected between the first side panel and the second side panel;
the free edge being positioned opposite the fixed edge across the
canopy; the upper set of gripping teeth being externally integrated
into the canopy along the free edge; the first side edge being
engaged to the distal edge of the first side panel; and the second
side edge being engaged to the distal edge of the second side
panel.
4. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a first stop; a second stop;
the first stop being internally and adjacently connected to the
first side panel; the second stop being internally and adjacently
connected to the second side panel; and the free edge being pressed
against the first stop and the second stop.
5. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the clamp and cut mechanism
comprises a slat, a lower set of gripping teeth, and a set of
cutting teeth; the slat comprises a first lengthwise edge and a
second lengthwise edge; the slat being pivotally mounted between
the first side panel and the second side panel; the first
lengthwise edge being positioned in between the distal edge of the
base and a free edge of the canopy; the second lengthwise edge
being positioned opposite the first lengthwise base across the
slat; the lower set of gripping teeth being connected along the
first lengthwise edge; the set of cutting teeth being connected
along the second lengthwise edge; and the lower set of gripping
teeth and the set of cutting teeth being oriented towards the
canopy.
6. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 5 comprises: wherein the slat is in a
dispensing configuration; and the lower set of gripping teeth being
offset from an upper set of gripping teeth, wherein the upper set
of gripping teeth is positioned along the free edge of the
canopy.
7. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 5 comprises: wherein the slat is in a
clamping and cutting configuration; and the lower set of gripping
teeth being pressed against an upper set of gripping teeth, wherein
the upper set of gripping teeth is positioned along the free edge
of the canopy.
8. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a mounting bracket; the
mounting bracket being positioned parallel to the backing; and the
mounting bracket being slidably attached to the to the backing.
9. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 8 comprises: an at least one fastener; a
mounting surface; and the mounting bracket being fixed to the
mounting surface by the at least one fastener.
10. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 8 comprises: an at least one protrusion;
an at least one track; the at least one protrusion being connected
normal to the mounting bracket; the at least one track being
integrated into the backing; and the at least one protrusion being
slidably engaged to the at least one track.
11. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a tray; a tray being
detachably mounted in between the distal edge of the first side
panel and the distal edge of the second side panel; and the tray
being positioned in between the distal edge of the backing and a
fixed edge of the canopy.
12. A dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper comprises: a roll-receiving seat; a canopy; a clamp and cut
mechanism; a first stop; a second stop; the roll-receiving seat
comprises an opening, a first side panel, a second side panel, a
backing, and a base; the opening being delineated by a distal edge
of the first side panel, a distal edge of the second side panel, a
distal edge of the backing, and a distal edge of the base; the
canopy being positioned across the opening; the canopy being
pivotally mounted between the first side panel and the second side
panel, adjacent to the backing; the clamp and cut mechanism being
positioned offset from the canopy, adjacent to the distal edge of
the base; the clamp and cut mechanism being mounted between the
first side panel and the second side panel; the first side panel
and the second side panel being parallel to each other; the first
side panel and the second side panel being offset from each other
across the backing; the backing being adjacently and
perpendicularly connected to the first side panel and the second
side panel; the base being adjacently and perpendicularly connected
to the backing, the first side panel, and the second side panel;
the first stop being internally and adjacently connected to the
first side panel; the second stop being internally and adjacently
connected to the second side panel; and the free edge being pressed
against the first stop and the second stop.
13. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 12 comprises: the canopy comprises a
fixed edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a free edge, and
an upper set of gripping teeth; the fixed edge being pivotally
connected between the first side panel and the second side panel;
the free edge being positioned opposite the fixed edge across the
canopy; the upper set of gripping teeth being externally integrated
into the canopy along the free edge; the first side edge being
engaged to the distal edge of the first side panel; and the second
side edge being engaged to the distal edge of the second side
panel.
14. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 12 comprises: the clamp and cut mechanism
comprises a slat, a lower set of gripping teeth, and a set of
cutting teeth; the slat comprises a first lengthwise edge and a
second lengthwise edge; the slat being pivotally mounted between
the first side panel and the second side panel; the first
lengthwise edge being positioned in between the distal edge of the
base and a free edge of the canopy; the second lengthwise edge
being positioned opposite the first lengthwise base across the
slat; the lower set of gripping teeth being connected along the
first lengthwise edge; the set of cutting teeth being connected
along the second lengthwise edge; and the lower set of gripping
teeth and the set of cutting teeth being oriented towards the
canopy.
15. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 14 comprises: wherein the slat is in a
dispensing configuration; and the lower set of gripping teeth being
offset from an upper set of gripping teeth, wherein the upper set
of gripping teeth is positioned along the free edge of the
canopy.
16. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 14 comprises: wherein the slat is in a
clamping and cutting configuration; and the lower set of gripping
teeth being pressed against an upper set of gripping teeth, wherein
the upper set of gripping teeth is positioned along the free edge
of the canopy.
17. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 12 comprises: a mounting bracket; the
mounting bracket being positioned parallel to the backing; and the
mounting bracket being slidably attached to the to the backing.
18. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 17 comprises: an at least one fastener; a
mounting surface; and the mounting bracket being fixed to the
mounting surface by the at least on fastener.
19. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 17 comprises: an at least one protrusion;
an at least one track; the at least one protrusion being connected
normal to the mounting bracket; the at least one track being
integrated into the backing; and the at least one protrusion being
slidably engaged to the at least one track.
20. The dispenser for a spool-less roll of non-perforated toilet
paper as claimed in claim 12 comprises: a tray; a tray being
detachably mounted in between the distal edge of the first side
panel and the distal edge of the second side panel; and the tray
being positioned in between the distal edge of the backing and a
fixed edge of the canopy.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to bathroom
hardware. More specifically, the present invention is a toilet
paper holder that can hold and dispense toilet paper
conveniently.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] In today's market we see a variety of toilet paper rolls.
These toilet paper rolls differ in terms of packaging, thickness,
and the design printed on each of the sheets of the roll.
Regardless of the appearance, all toilet paper rolls have a similar
structure. More specifically, all toilet paper rolls have a
structure in which the toilet paper is rolled around a center roll.
The center roll is generally made of cardboard or a similar
lightweight material.
[0003] Toilet paper holders are widely used when utilizing toilet
paper rolls. The main intention of the toilet paper holder is to
aid the process of removing sheets from the toilet paper roll.
However, the existing toilet paper roll holders come with a series
of disadvantages. In general, these toilet paper roll holders
contain an axle that is inserted into the center roll mentioned
earlier. The axle serves as a rotational axis for the toilet paper
roll. As a result, the user can roll the toilet paper roll about
the axle while removing a preferred number of sheets.
[0004] As experienced by many individuals, toilet paper rolls are
not always replaced as necessary. The tedious maneuver involved in
replacing the toilet paper roll is one of the reasons individuals
are hesitant to replace the roll as required. Even though the
process is straightforward, certain individuals may not be willing
to go through the process, especially in public restrooms.
[0005] The waste of toilet paper is another disadvantage related to
the existing toilet paper roll holders. As an example, toilet paper
holders with a vertical axle have more friction when compared to
other toilet paper holders with a horizontal axle. To overcome
resistance, the user applies more force on the toilet paper roll
which often results in a waste of toilet paper sheets.
[0006] As described earlier, the center roll is made of cardboard.
Even though it is a minimal cost when considering a single toilet
paper roll, the cost of the cardboard center roll adds up when
producing toilet paper rolls in large quantities. However, the
cardboard center roll is essential for the toilet paper rolls in
order to be used with the existing roll holders.
[0007] The objective of the present invention is to address the
aforementioned issues. The present invention is a toilet paper roll
holder and dispenser that can be used with a variety of toilet
paper rolls. In particular, the effective design allows toilet
paper rolls with a center roll and without a center roll to be used
with the present invention. As a result of promoting toilet paper
rolls without a center roll, the expense in manufacturing a roll
can be reduced considerably. A cutting section of the present
invention allows toilet paper to be dispensed with minimum effort.
In particular, the cutting section reduces the waste of toilet
paper sheets which is inevitable with the existing toilet paper
roll holders.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention,
wherein the canopy is in the closed configuration.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention,
wherein the canopy is in the open configuration.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the
canopy is in the open configuration.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slat used in the present
invention.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a top view of the slat used in the present
invention.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the mounting bracket used in
the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 7 is a side view of the mounting bracket used in the
present invention, wherein the mounting bracket is fixed to the
mounting surface with the at least one fastener.
[0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating the connection
between the at least one fastener and the mounting bracket.
[0016] FIG. 9 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the
mounting bracket is at a first position.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a back view of the present invention, wherein the
mounting bracket is at the first position.
[0018] FIG. 11 is a front view of the present invention, wherein
the mounting bracket is at a second position.
[0019] FIG. 12 is a back view of the present invention, wherein the
mounting bracket is at the second position.
[0020] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the tray used in the
present invention.
[0021] FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 15 is a right side view of the present invention,
wherein the slat is in the dispensing configuration.
[0023] FIG. 16 is a right side view of the present invention,
wherein the slat is in the clamping and cutting configuration.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0024] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0025] The present invention is an apparatus that helps a user
store a toilet paper roll and dispense sheets from the toilet paper
roll conveniently. The effective design of the present invention
allows the user to store toilet paper rolls with a center reel and
also spool-less toilet paper rolls. Furthermore, the cutting
mechanism utilized in the present invention eliminates the waste of
toilet paper.
[0026] As seen in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention
comprises a roll-receiving seat 1, a canopy 8, and a clamp and cut
mechanism 14. When the present invention is utilized with a toilet
paper roll, the toilet paper roll is stored within the
roll-receiving seat 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the roll-receiving seat 1 is designed to correspond to a
standard toilet paper roll. However, in other embodiments of the
present invention, the roll-receiving seat 1 can vary in size and
shape. The toilet paper roll is inserted into the roll-receiving
seat 1 and is secured in place with the canopy 8. According to the
position of the canopy 8, the present invention has a closed
configuration as shown in FIG. 1 and an open configuration as shown
in FIG. 2. The open configuration and the closed configuration are
used when replacing the toilet paper roll within the roll-receiving
seat 1. The clamp and cut mechanism 14 is utilized to remove a
plurality of toilet paper sheets from the toilet paper roll
conveniently.
[0027] In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the roll-receiving seat 1
comprises an opening 2, a first side panel 3, a second side panel
4, a backing 5, and a base 6. The user accesses the toilet paper
roll placed within the roll-receiving seat 1 through the opening 2
which is created by the first side panel 3, the second side panel
4, the backing 5, and the base 6. More specifically, the opening 2
is delineated by a distal edge 7 of the first side panel 3, a
distal edge 7 of the second side panel 4, a distal edge 7 of the
backing 5, and a distal edge 7 of the base 6. In the preferred
embodiment of the present invention, the opening 2 is sufficiently
sized in order to secure a standard toilet paper roll. In order to
access the opening 2, the user controls the canopy 8 which is
positioned across the opening 2. Since the canopy 8 is pivotally
mounted between the first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4,
adjacent to the backing 5, the user pivots the canopy 8 in order to
access the opening 2.
[0028] As further illustrated in FIG. 3, the first side panel 3 and
the second side panel 4 are parallel to each other. The parallel
positioning of the first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4
supports the toilet paper roll within the roll-receiving seat 1.
Additionally, the first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4
ensure that the toilet paper roll has minimum askew movement when
the user dispenses the plurality of toilet paper sheets from the
toilet paper roll placed within the roll-receiving seat 1. The
first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4 are offset from each
other across the backing 5 such that the first side panel 3 and the
second side panel 4 are positioned parallel to each other. On the
other hand, the backing 5 is adjacently and perpendicularly
connected to the first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4. As
a result, the first side panel 3, the second side panel 4, and the
backing 5 functions together to keep the toilet paper roll
stationary within the roll-receiving seat 1. The final section that
creates the opening 2 of the roll-receiving seat 1 is the base 6.
The base 6 is adjacently and perpendicularly connected to the
backing, the first side panel 3, and the second side panel 4, such
that the toilet paper roll sits on the base 6 when inserted into
the roll-receiving seat 1.
[0029] As discussed earlier, the canopy 8 is positioned across the
opening 2. The canopy 8 comprises a fixed edge 9, a first side edge
10, a second side edge 11, a free edge 12, and an upper set of
gripping teeth 13. Since the canopy 8 is pivotally mounted, the
fixed edge 9 is along the pivotal points of the canopy 8 as
illustrated in FIG. 14. More specifically, the fixed edge 9 is
pivotally connected between the first side panel 3 and the second
side panel 4. The free edge 12 is positioned opposite the fixed
edge 9 across the canopy 8. In the closed configuration, the free
edge 12 is positioned adjacent to the distal edge 7 of the base 6.
In contrast, the free edge 12 is positioned away from the distal
edge 7 of the base 6 in the open configuration. The upper set of
gripping teeth 13 is utilized in the process of holding the
plurality of toilet paper sheets. In order to do so, the upper set
of gripping teeth 13 is externally integrated into the canopy 8
along the free edge 12. Since the canopy 8 is positioned in between
the first side panel 3 and the second side panel 4, the first side
edge 10 is positioned adjacent to the distal edge 7 of the first
side panel 3 Likewise, the second side edge 11 is positioned
adjacent to the distal edge 7 of the second side panel 4. As a
result, the canopy 8 completely conceals the opening 2 in the
closed configuration.
[0030] The clamp and cut mechanism 14 utilized in the preferred
embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 4 and
FIG. 5. As illustrated the clamp and cut mechanism 14 comprises a
slat 15, a lower set of gripping teeth 18, and a set of cutting
teeth 19. The slat 15, which comprises a first lengthwise edge 16
and a second lengthwise edge 17, holds the lower set of gripping
teeth 18 and the set of cutting teeth 19. More specifically, the
lower set of gripping teeth 18 is connected along the first
lengthwise edge 16. The lower set of gripping teeth 18 is utilized
to correspond to the upper set of gripping teeth 13 of the canopy
8. In order to function in conjunction with the upper set of
gripping teeth 13, the lower set of gripping teeth 18 is oriented
towards the canopy 8. In contrast to the positioning of the lower
set of gripping teeth 18, the set of cutting teeth 19 is connected
along the second lengthwise edge 17. Since the second lengthwise
edge 17 is positioned opposite the first lengthwise edge 16 across
the slat 15, the lower set of gripping teeth 18 and the set of
cutting teeth 19 are also positioned opposite to each other across
the slat 15. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the slat 15 is pivotally mounted between the first side panel 3 and
the second side panel 4. The position of the slat 15 is beneficial
when clamping and cutting the plurality of toilet paper sheets from
the toilet paper roll placed within the roll-receiving seat 1.
Moreover, the first lengthwise edge 16 is positioned in between the
distal edge 7 of the base 6, and the free edge 12 of the canopy 8.
The orientation of the slat 15 is important to allow the lower set
of gripping teeth 18 to engage with the upper set of gripping teeth
13.
[0031] When the slat 15 is pivotally mounted in between the first
side panel 3 and the second side panel 4, the slat 15 has a
dispensing configuration and a clamping and cutting configuration.
As illustrated in FIG. 15, when the slat 15 is in the dispensing
configuration, the lower set of gripping teeth 18 is offset from
the upper set of gripping teeth 13. Since the upper set of gripping
teeth 13 is positioned along the free edge 12 of the canopy 8, the
user can proceed to dispense the plurality of toilet paper sheets
through the gap created in between the free edge 12 and the lower
set of gripping teeth 18 in the dispensing configuration.
[0032] The clamping and cutting configuration is illustrated in
FIG. 16. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the lower set of gripping teeth
18 is being pressed against the upper set of gripping teeth 13
which is positioned along the free edge 12 of the canopy 8. The
dispensing process is halted when the lower set of gripping teeth
18 is pressed against the upper set of gripping teeth 13. More
specifically, the plurality of toilet paper sheets is clamped in
between the lower set of gripping teeth 18 and the upper set of
gripping teeth 13. In order to detach the plurality of toilet paper
sheets from the toilet paper roll, the user utilizes the set of
cutting teeth 19.
[0033] The present invention further comprises a first stop 20 and
a second stop 21 which are illustrated in FIG. 3. The first stop 20
is internally and adjacently connected to the first side panel 3.
Likewise, the second stop 21 is internally and adjacently connected
to the second side panel 4. When the canopy 8 is in the closed
configuration, the free edge 12 is pressed against the first stop
20 and the second stop 21 such that the canopy 8 remains stationary
in the closed configuration. The canopy 8 needs to remain
stationary in the dispensing configuration such that the plurality
of toilet paper sheets can be dispensed through the gap created in
between the free edge 12 and the first lengthwise edge 16 of the
slat 15. Similarly, the canopy 8 needs to remain stationary in the
clamping and cutting configuration such that the lower set of
gripping teeth 18 is allowed to be pressed against the upper set of
gripping teeth 13.
[0034] A mounting bracket 22 is utilized to attach the backing 5 to
a mounting surface 100 such as a wall. The mounting bracket 22
utilized in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is
illustrated in FIG. 6. As illustrated in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the
mounting bracket 22 is attached to the wall with an at least one
fastener 23. The at least one fastener 23 traverses through the
mounting bracket 22 such that the mounting bracket 22 is fixed to
the mounting surface 100. The present invention comprises an at
least one protrusion 24 which is connected normal to the mounting
bracket 22 as shown in FIG. 7.
[0035] The at least one protrusion 24 is utilized to connect the
mounting bracket 22 to the backing. In order to receive the at
least one protrusion 24, the present invention comprises an at
least one track 25. The at least one track 25 is integrated into
the backing 5. Therefore, the mounting bracket 22 is positioned in
parallel to the backing 5 when the at least one protrusion 24 is
slidably engaged to the at least one track 25. Since the at least
one protrusion 24 extends from the mounting bracket 22, the
mounting bracket 22 is also slidably attached to the backing 5. The
different positions available through the slidable engagement
between the backing 5 and the mounting bracket 22 are illustrated
in FIGS. 9-12.
[0036] A tray 26 utilized in the present invention is illustrated
in FIG. 13. The tray 26 is detachably attached in between the
distal edge 7 of the first side panel 3 and the distal edge 7 of
the second side panel 4. Furthermore, the tray 26 is positioned in
between the distal edge 7 of the backing 5 and the fixed edge 9 of
the canopy 8 as seen in FIG. 14. The tray 26 is utilized to hold
small items including, but not limited to, keys and a mobile
phone.
[0037] In utilizing the present invention, the following process
flow is followed. Initially, the user mounts the mounting bracket
22 to the mounting surface 100. In doing so, the at least one
fastener 23 is utilized. In particular, the at least one fastener
23 traverses through the mounting bracket 22 such that the mounting
bracket 22 is pressed against the mounting surface 100. Next, the
user positions the roll-receiving seat 1 such that the at least one
track 25 is allowed to receive the at least one protrusion 24
connected to the mounting bracket 22. When the at least one track
25 receives the at least one protrusion 24, the mounting bracket 22
is positioned in parallel to the backing 5. The user is allowed to
set the present invention at a preferred height since the mounting
bracket 22 and the at least one protrusion 24 is slidably engaged
to the at least one track 25.
[0038] When installing the present invention is complete, the user
proceeds by inserting the toilet paper roll. In doing so, the
canopy 8 is positioned into the open configuration and the toilet
paper roll is inserted through the opening 2. Next, the canopy 8 is
positioned in the closed configuration such that the toilet paper
roll is secured within the roll-receiving seat 1. When removing the
plurality of toilet paper sheets, the plurality of toilet paper
sheets are initially dispensed when the slat 15 is in the
dispensing configuration. Upon dispensing the plurality of toilet
paper sheets, the user tears the plurality of toilet paper sheets
from the toilet paper roll by positioning the slat 15 in the
clamping and cutting configuration. If the user intends on storing
an item such as a key or a mobile phone, the tray 26 can be
utilized.
[0039] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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