Single retractable toilet tissue and paper towel roll holder

• US 20070158489A1
• Filed: 01/12/2006
• Published: 07/12/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Allen Anderson
• Original Assignee: Allen Anderson
• Inventors: Anderson, Allen
• Application Number:
  US11/332,597
• Publication Number:
  US 20070158489A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 242/596.400
• CPC Class Codes: A47K 10/40 with extensible or collapsible roll supports or roll spindles

Abstract

A paper roll holder which functions without the use of a spindle. Two opposed arms with (one slidable) back holders have support plugs or protrusions extending inwardly from ends of the arms, to engage in the ends of a paper roll. The one holder moves laterally in opposition to the other in a slide track. This allows clearance for center loading of a paper roll.

Claims

1. A single retractable paper tissue and paper towel holder that includes one or two brackets (back plates) that permit flexible attachment to the wall for different paper widths.

2. A single slide activated device on the right bracket and holder frame for ease of placing the paper roll in the proper positions for use.

3. A device with only one moving part thereby significantly reducing the potential for malfunction and usage failure.

4. A device with two magnets in the slide mechanism to effect holding (latching) the paper roll in the proper position for use.

5. A towel roll or rack alternative device by attaching (with screws) magnets to the paper roll holders and to each end of the spindle. The advantage to this is to permit toilet roll and towel racks that appear identical for interior decorating design purposes.