US20040200750A1

US20040200750A1 - Designer leather/textile toilet tissue holder

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Publication number: US20040200750A1
Application number: US10/719,954
Authority: US
Inventors: Denese McAndrew
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2003-04-04
Filing date: 2003-11-24
Publication date: 2004-10-14
Also published as: CA2463637A1; US20050126942A1

Abstract

A free-standing designer leather/textile toilet tissue holder in cylindrical shape that is tailored from leather or textile and is capable of housing up to six (6) rolls of toilet tissue stacking vertically. The protective cover is conveniently hinged to the top of the toilet tissue holder to avoid simultaneously holding the cover while removing or replenishing toilet tissue. A transparent window on the cover makes viewing and identifying the contents of the holder easy by looking through the cover of the holder. A pocket on the rear of the toilet tissue holder stores air freshener or natural herbs to neutralize odours. Pegs at the base elevate the holder from the floor. It also provides a decorative, practical, hygienic and an elegant way of keeping extra bathroom tissue near by. The holder's numerous designs co-ordinate with matching towels, bath mats and other bathroom accessories.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention claims the benefit of the filing date of provisional application 60/461,291, filed on Apr. 4, 2003.[0001]

This invention relates to the field of toilet tissue holders to store extra rolls of toilet tissue. It is preferable to have a practical method of storing rolls of toilet tissue without compromising on style, elegance and the choice of a tailored leather or textile holder. It is also desirable to have a toilet tissue holder that fully encloses the toilet tissue and still provide a means of identifying the contents of the holder without physically lifting the cover. Adequate space or room in small spaces is not always available for a cupboard or wall-mounted unit.

This invention introduces leather toilet paper holders that are made in various tailored designs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The object of this invention is to provide a leather/textile toilet tissue holder with novelty features. The holder provides storage of multiple rolls of toilet tissue and will be easily accessible by lifting the protective cover. The protective cover is hinged to the top rear of the toilet tissue holder for selectively opening and closing the toilet tissue holder and also to prevent the user having to simultaneously hold the cover while removing or replenishing toilet tissue. The advantage of this invention is that one can easily and quickly view the contents of the holder by looking through the protective cover and the choice of tailored leather designs. It is reassuring that guests also can easily and quickly identify the contents of the holder by looking through the protective cover. A quick look through the protective cover will also indicate when it is necessary to replenish the toilet tissue. The pocket at the rear of this invention is conveniently placed to store air freshener or natural herbs to neutralize odours. The pegs at the base of this invention gracefully elevate the holder from the floor and accidental breakage is not an issue.

The holder conveniently fits beside a pedal sink and it meets the need for both design and functionality especially in small spaces where space constraints do not allow for a mounted wall unit or a cupboard.

There are numerous styles, types and combinations of leather/textile that can be used to give the desired result and there are also numerous combinations of embellishments to give each holder a unique look. It is aesthetically pleasing and coordinates with a line of bathroom towels, mats and bathroom accessories.

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the open holder and hinged protective cover. [0008]
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the fully assembled toilet tissue holder with toilet tissue. [0009]
FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of one of the numerous tailored designs.[0010]

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS

cylindrical [0011] inner structure 10
[0012] transparent window 11
[0013] protective cover 12
[0014] cover grip 13
[0015] hinge 14
fold over [0016] 15
[0017] pocket 16
outer [0018] cylindrical shell 17
[0019] pegs 18
round base [0020] 19

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Detailed description of the preferred embodiment is provided herein. Specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed manner. [0021]
FIG. 1 shows the view of the open holder with hinged transparent window protective cover. The [0022] inner structure 10 is made of desirable flexible material which is joined length wise to form a cylinder. A round base 19 is secured to one end of the cylindrical inner structure 10. The outer cylindrical shell 17 is made as a cylindrical form with a round bottom using any desirable leather or textile. The protective cover 12 is hinged 14 to the top rear of the outer cylindrical shell 17. The inner structure 10 is then inserted into the outer cylindrical shell 17, then the outer cylindrical shell 17 is pulled upwards and the top is folded over 15 towards the inside of the inner structure 10 and secured by adhesive or other means to the lining of the inner structure 10.
For the [0023] transparent window 11, a small circular portion of material is cut from the center of the cover and is replaced with transparent material thus making the contents visible by looking through the transparent window 11. The cover grip 13 is a piece of textile extending upwards which is attached to the top front edge of the cover. A pocket 16 is attached on the rear of the outer cylindrical shell 17. At least three pegs 18 are attached to the bottom of the toilet tissue holder to gracefully elevate it from the floor.
FIG. 2 shows the view of the fully assembled free-standing toilet tissue holder. There are numerous styles, types and combinations of leather/textile that can be used to give the desired result and there are also numerous combinations of embellishments to give each toilet tissue holder its distinctly unique look. [0024]
FIG. 3 shows a colour view of one of the numerous tailored designs. [0025]
While the invention has been described in connection with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. [0026]

Claims

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A free-standing designer leather/textile toilet tissue holder that stores up to six rolls of toilet tissue and comprising of:

a support cylindrical inner structure with a bottom base connected to one end of the said cylindrical inner structure to form a hollow core with an enclosed bottom and the said hollow core having suitable dimension to permit insertion and removal of rolls of toilet tissue,

an outer cylindrical shell with an enclosed bottom and said outer cylindrical shell is tailored in various designs using leather or textile and said outer cylindrical shell is larger in dimensions than the said inner structure to permit insertion of the said inner structure,

a hinged protective cover with a circular cut out in the middle of the top of said protective cover wherein the circular cut out is replaced with transparent textile material to permit said circular cut out to be a transparent window,

a cover grip comprising a piece of textile extending upwards from the top front edge of the cover,

a pocket with a flap and said flap is attached over the said pocket at the rear of the toilet tissue holder wherein said pocket conveniently provides storage for air freshener or natural herbs to neutralize odours.

pegs or legs attached to the bottom of the toilet tissue holder by adhesive or other means to gracefully elevate the toilet tissue holder from the floor.

2. Toilet tissue holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said outer cylindrical shell is tailored in various designs using leather or textile, as FIG. 3 demonstrates one of the many designs that can be applied.

3. Toilet tissue holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said transparent window is centrally located on top of the said protective cover to permit viewing and identifying the contents of the toilet tissue holder by looking through the said transparent window.

4. Toilet tissue holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said cover grip is secured between the front top edge of the cover which said cover grip facilitate ease of griping to open the toilet tissue holder.