US20150060591A1 - Multi-roll paper towel dispenser - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
- A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
- A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
- A47K10/34—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means
- A47K10/38—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means the web being rolled up with or without tearing edge
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
- A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
- A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
- A47K2010/3253—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper with one or more reserve rolls
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- 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.
- 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.
- the dispenser may be mounted in a convenient, space-saving configuration under a cabinet or shelf, or against a wall.
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 ).
- 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 .
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/872,810.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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FIG. 1 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment in the vertical configuration, displaying theside panel 10, and thedispensing roll 11, themounting surface 16. -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment in the horizontal configuration, displaying theside panel 10, thedispensing roll 11, and themounting surface 16. -
FIG. 3 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment in the vertical configuration, displaying theside panel 10, thedispensing roll 11, thereserve rolls 12, the dispensingspindle 13, and thereserve spindles 14, and therear panel 15. -
FIG. 4 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment in the horizontal configuration, displaying theside panel 10, thedispensing roll 11, thereserve rolls 12, the dispensingspindle 13, thereserve spindles 14, and therear panel 15. - 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 thedispensing roll 11. When thedispensing roll 11 run out, the user removes theempty dispensing roll 12, and areserve 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 ofFIGS. 2 and 4 ), or against a wall (in the vertical configuration ofFIGS. 1 and 3 ). - The first exemplary embodiment consists of two
side panels 10 joined rigidly by arear panel 15 and two or three spindles therebetween: a dispensingspindle 13 for thedispensing roll 11, and one or tworeserve spindles 14 for thereserve rolls 12. Alternatively, the dispenser is to be wall-mounted, or mounted under a cabinet or shelf (generically, therear panel 15 may be affixed to amounting surface 16, which may be oriented vertically or horizontally). Thereserve 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 theside panels 10. The dispensingspindle 13 may be manually removed (e.g. by compressing an internal tension spring to contract the spindle) and replaced as areserve spindle 14, or may be returned via channels on the interior surface of theside panels 10 to a rear or upper position as areserve spindle 14. The dispensingspindle 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. Thereserve 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 therear 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. - To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user stocks the dispenser with a
dispensing roll 11 on the dispensingspindle 13, and one or tworeserve rolls 12 on the reserve spindle orspindles 14, prior to anticipated use. When thedispensing roll 11 runs out removes empty dispensing roll 11 (for example by removing or opening a breach in the dispensing spindle 11). Thereserve spindle 14 of areserve roll 12 will then be unobstructed and will slide downward or forward. Thereserve roll 12 immediately drops into position, ready to use. - 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. - 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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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.
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