US20160150921A1

US20160150921A1 - Covered recessed enclosure

Info

Publication number: US20160150921A1
Application number: US14/950,721
Authority: US
Inventors: Sally Shea
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-10-08
Filing date: 2015-11-24
Publication date: 2016-06-02
Also published as: WO2016057813A1

Abstract

A toilet paper concealment system including a recessed enclosure, a cover, and at least one hinge connecting the recessed enclosure to a cover. The recessed enclosure may include a pair of holding channels adapted to cradle a spool, the spool being sized to be insertable through a roll of toilet paper, and a first magnet. The cover may include a second magnet cooperatively aligned with the second magnet and adapted to releasably secure the cover to the recessed enclosure when the at least one hinge is in a closed position.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/061,296, titled Covered Recessed Enclosure, filed on Oct. 8, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD

The disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for covering a recessed enclosure and more particularly to an apparatus for covering a recessed roll of toilet paper in a wall.

BACKGROUND

Prior art toilet paper dispensers leave toilet paper rolls exposed and visible, resulting in a condition where at least a portion of an otherwise well-designed bathroom is unsightly. Prior art toilet paper dispensers also provide no convenient place to mount sensors for detecting the amount of toilet paper remaining within the dispenser. For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for a new recessed enclosure, particularly one for covering a recessed roll of toilet paper in a wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

FIG. 1: is an exploded, perspective-view schematic illustration of a first system according to various embodiments;

FIG. 2: is a schematic perspective-view illustration of the first system in a partially opened configuration;

FIG. 3: is a schematic perspective-view illustration of the first system in a closed configuration;

FIG. 4A: is a cross-sectional schematic illustration of the first system in a closed configuration;

FIG. 4B: is a cross-sectional schematic illustration of the first system in an open configuration;

FIG. 5A: is a schematic side-view illustration of the first system in an open configuration;

FIG. 5B: is a schematic side-view illustration of the first system in an closed configuration;

FIG. 6A: is a schematic perspective-view illustration of a second system in a closed configuration according to various embodiments;

FIG. 6B: is a schematic side-view illustration of the second system in a closed configuration;

FIG. 7A: is a schematic perspective-view illustration of a third system in a closed configuration according to various embodiments;

FIG. 7B: is a schematic side-view illustration of the third system in a closed configuration;

FIG. 8A: is a schematic cross-section view illustration of an embodiment of a system that includes an apparatus configured to detect the amount of paper remaining on toilet paper roll;

FIG. 8B: is a schematic illustration of an exemplary embodiment of a status indicator;

FIG. 8C: is a schematic block diagram of detection circuit according to the various embodiments;

FIG. 9: is a schematic illustration of a system including a pair of vertically-mounted hinges and a magnetically sealable door;

FIG. 10: is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the system of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11A: is a schematic illustration of a system including an open bottom and an exterior wall-mounting flange;

FIG. 11B: is a schematic illustration of a system including a single vertically mounted hinge and a magnetically sealable door having a closed bottom;

FIG. 11C: is a schematic illustration of a system including an open bottom and an exterior wall-mounting flange;

FIG. 12A: is a schematic illustration of a system including a pair of horizontally-mounted hinges and a magnetically sealable door having an open bottom; and

FIG. 12B: is a schematic illustration of a system including a single horizontally-mounted hinge and a magnetically sealable door having a closed bottom.

It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides a system that includes a recessed enclosure and a cover for the recessed enclosure. According to various embodiments, the system is adapted for holding, covering, and dispensing toilet paper.
The present disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the disclosure as well as to the examples included therein. All numeric values are herein assumed to be modified by the term “about,” whether or not explicitly indicated. The term “about” generally refers to a range of numbers that one of skill in the art would consider equivalent to the recited value (i.e., having the same function or result). In many instances, the term “about” may include numbers that are rounded to the nearest significant figure.
Referring to FIG. 1, an exploded, perspective-view schematic illustration of a first system 1, according to various embodiments, is shown. The system 1 can include a recessed enclosure 4 and a cover 5. The recessed enclosure 4 can include a top wall 6, a bottom wall 10, a rear wall 9, and two side walls. The side walls can have a first exterior surface 7 and a second exterior surface 8. A first pair of connecting elements can be disposed in an aligned configuration on each of the first exterior surface 7 and the second exterior surface 8. As shown in FIG. 1, the first pair of connecting elements can be a first lateral groove 18 and a second lateral groove 19. The first pair of connecting elements can also be a pair of strips. An optional top connecting element 20 may also be provided. The top connecting element 20 can be a groove or a strip. The strips and/or grooves need not be continuous, i.e. the plurality of strips and/or grooves can be employed as long as the strips and/or grooves on any given surface are aligned. The recessed opening can also include a first roll bearing 11 and a second roll bearing 12 to support a spring-loaded roller or spool 13. The first roll bearing 11 and the second roll bearing 12 are shown extending completely through the side walls of the recessed opening, but it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that the bearings may extend only partially through the side walls. Similarly, while a spring-loaded roller 13 is preferred, it will be readily appreciated by those skilled in the art that any roller may be used. The recessed enclosure can be made of any suitable material, including but not limited to metal, wood, and plastic.
Still referring to FIG. 1, cover 5 can include a top wall 14, a front wall 17, and two side walls. The side walls can have a first interior surface 15 and a second interior surface 16. A second pair of connecting elements can be disposed in an aligned configuration on each of the first interior surface 15 and the second interior surface 16. As shown in FIG. 1, the second pair of connecting elements can be a first lateral strip 21 and a second lateral strip 22. The second pair of connecting elements can also be a pair of grooves. An optional top connecting element may also be provided. The top connecting element can be a groove or a strip. The strips and/or grooves need not be continuous, i.e. the plurality of strips and/or grooves can be employed as long as the strips and/or grooves on any given surface are aligned.
In operation, the first pair of connecting elements 18, 19 can align and interact with the second pair of connecting elements 21, 22 to releasably secure the cover 5 to the recessed enclosure 4. The optional top connecting elements can also align and interact to further releasably secure the cover 5 to the recessed enclosure 4.
Referring to FIG. 2, a schematic perspective-view illustration of the first system 1, in a partially opened configuration, is shown. The cover 5 is lifted partially away from the recessed enclosure 4 along the first and second pairs of connecting elements to expose the toilet paper roll 23.
Referring to FIG. 3, a schematic perspective-view illustration of the first system 1, in a closed configuration, is shown. The cover 5 is shown lowered to fully cover the recessed enclosure 4 and to cover 5, to hide, or to obscure visual access to the toilet paper roll 23. The top cover surface 14 can rest on the top surface 4 to prevent the cover 5 from sliding further along the first and second pairs of connecting elements.
Referring to FIG. 4A, a cross-sectional schematic illustration of the first system, 1, along line A-A as shown in FIG. 3, in a closed configuration, is shown. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the first pair of connecting elements 18, 19 can engage or interlock with the second pair of connecting elements 21, 22.
Referring to FIG. 4B, a cross-sectional schematic illustration of the first system 1, along line A-A as shown in FIG. 3, in an open configuration, is shown. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the first pair of connecting elements 18, 19 can completely disengage with the second pair of connecting elements 21, 22. This complete disengagement allows for easy access to the toilet paper roll for changing.
Referring to FIG. 5A, a schematic side-view illustration of the first system 1 in an open configuration, is shown. Cover 5 is shown in a detached configuration relative to the recessed enclosure 4, which is mounted inside wall 24. The wall 24 can be any type of wall, including but not limited to a wall constructed from drywall or plaster. The recessed enclosure 4 can be mounted on or inside the wall 24 between or against one or more studs. The studs can be made of any material, including but not limited to, wood or metal. The recessed enclosure can be secured to the wall 23 and/or to the one or more studs by any conventional method.
Referring to FIG. 5B, a schematic side-view illustration of the first system 1 in an closed configuration, is shown. Cover 5 is shown attached to the recessed enclosure to cover the toilet paper roll 23. The cover 5 may extend a distance d below the bottom wall 10 of the recessed enclosure to cover a portion of the toilet paper that extends along the wall 24 from the toilet paper roll 23 to the tip 25 of the toilet paper. In use, a user can easily access the toilet paper that hangs beneath the bottom of cover 5. The front surface 17 of the cover 5 can optionally include a plurality of cutting teeth to facilitate tearing of the toilet paper.
Referring to FIG. 6A, a schematic perspective-view illustration of a second system 1 in a closed configuration according to various embodiments, is shown. In the second system 1, the cover 5 includes a slot 28 through which the tip 25 of toilet paper may protrude. The slot 28 may be positioned on any wall of the cover 5, but is preferably positioned on a side wall thereof. The toilet paper roll 23 may be oriented in a vertical configuration, such that a top roll bearing 26 and a bottom roll bearing 27 are provided. The top roll bearing 26 can be positioned in the top wall 6 and the bottom roll bearing 23 can be positioned in the bottom wall 10.
Referring to FIG. 6B, a schematic side-view illustration of the second system 1 in a closed configuration, is shown. The spring-loaded roller 13 can extend through the toilet paper roll 23 and engage with the top roll bearing 26 and the bottom roll bearing 27. The recessed enclosure 4 can be mounted within a wall 27, as described according to various other embodiments.
Referring to FIG. 7A, a schematic perspective-view illustration of a third system 1 in a closed configuration according to various embodiments, is shown. The cover 5 can include a slot 28. The slot 28 may be positioned on any wall of the cover 5, but is preferably positioned on a side wall thereof. Individual sheets 29, i.e., sheets that are stacked rather than in the form of a roll may protrude through the slot 28.
Referring to FIG. 7B, a schematic side-view illustration of the third system 1 in a closed configuration, is shown. The recessed enclosure 4 may include a plurality 30 of individual sheets. The recessed enclosure 4 can be mounted within a wall 27, as described according to various other embodiments.
FIG. 8A illustrates an embodiment of system 1 that includes an apparatus configured to detect the amount of paper remaining on toilet paper roll 23. The apparatus can include a detection circuit 31, a battery 32, a light emitting diode (LED) 33 and a status indicator 34. The battery 32 can be used to provide power to all of the different components in the apparatus. As illustrated in FIG. 8A, these components can be mounted on the inside of front cover surface 17. Alternatively, these components can also be mounted on any of the other surfaces of system 1 such as rear surface 9, top surface 6 or bottom surface 10. The LED 33 can be mounted such that it is on substantially the same horizontal plane as the spring loaded roller 13 when cover 5 is fully engaged with the recessed enclosure 4.
The detection circuit 31 can use LED 33 to measure distance 35 and determine the amount of paper remaining on toilet paper roll 23. For example, when toilet paper roll 23 is absent or is near its end, distance 35 will be at or near its maximum value and detection circuit 31 can determine that there is a minimum or no amount of toilet paper remaining. Similarly, when toilet paper roll 23 is newly installed, distance 35 will be at or near is minimum value and detection circuit 31 can determine that there is a maximum amount of toilet paper remaining. Accordingly, as sheets of toilet paper are used from toilet paper roll 23 the distance 35 will progressively increase and detection circuit 31 can use distance 35 to calculate the remaining thickness of toilet paper roll 23. It should be understood that although detection circuit 31 and the corresponding elements are shown mounted to a particular embodiment of the toilet paper concealment system, the apparatus configured to detect the amount of paper remaining on toilet paper roll 23 may be added to any embodiment described herein.
In some embodiments, system 1 can include status indicator 34 to provide a visual indication to a user of the amount of toilet paper remaining. Status indicator 34 can be a display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a combination of one or more LEDs. In one embodiment, status indicator 34 can be a tri-color LED that can turn green when the toilet paper roll 23 is full, yellow when it is in an intermediate state and red when it is near empty. FIG. 8B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of status indicator 34. In FIG. 8B, a series of 4 lights are used to indicate the status of toilet paper roll 23. In one embodiment, these four lights can correspond to levels of 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and 0% of toilet paper remaining.
FIG. 8C illustrates a block diagram of detection circuit 31 that can include a processor 36, a memory 37, an LED driver 38, an infrared (IR) receiver 39, a load sensor 40, a wireless transceiver 41 and an antenna 42. The processor 36 is communicatively coupled to each of the other components in detection circuit 31. Memory 37 can include both volatile and non-volatile memory such as RAM, Flash, ROM, EEPROM, Cache, etc. Memory 37 and processor 36 can be located on a single device such as an integrated circuit (IC) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or they can be separate modules.
The processor 36 can be configured to execute instructions stored on memory 37 that allow it to interface and control the other components in detection circuit 31. The processor 36 can configure the LED driver 38 to generate an electrical signal that causes LED 33 to emit infrared light directed at toilet paper roll 23. The processor 36 can also configure the IR receiver 39 to receive the infrared light that is reflected back from toilet paper roll 23. The characteristics of the reflected light that is received at the IR receiver 39 can be used to determine the distance 35. For example, the distance 35 can be determined based on the time between a particular strobe caused by LED driver 38 and the reception of the reflected signal by IR receiver 39.
In an alternative embodiment, the processor 36 can determine the amount of paper left by measuring the weight of toilet paper roll 23 using load sensor 40. The load sensor 40 can be a piezo-electric sensor placed at first roll bearing 10 and/or second roll bearing 12. The load sensor 40 can measure displacement due to the weight of toilet paper roll 23. As the paper is used, the displacement will decrease until the roll is empty and the displacement reaches its origin.
In some embodiments, detection circuit 31 can also include a wireless transceiver 41 and an antenna 42. The wireless transceiver 41 can be configured to communicate using any wireless protocol such as WLAN, Bluetooth, NFC, GSM, UMTS, etc. The wireless transceiver 41 can send and receive signals using antenna 42. The processor 36 can use the wireless transceiver 41 to alert a user of the status of the toilet paper roll 23. For example, the processor 36 can configure the wireless transceiver 41 to send an SMS message to a user's cellular phone to let the user know that the toilet paper roll 23 is at or below a predefined threshold. Alternatively, the processor 36 can configure the wireless transceiver 41 to communicate with a cloud based network or with a network that is part of a “smart” or “connected” automated home network. For example, the processor 36 can keep track of the number of times toilet paper roll 23 has been replaced and automatically place an order for additional rolls when the replacement counter reaches a particular threshold.
FIG. 9 is a schematic illustration of a system including a pair of vertically-mounted hinges 91 and a magnetically sealable door 92. The magnetically sealable door 92 includes one or more magnets 90 correspondingly associated with and/or aligned with one or more magnets 90 on the recessed enclosure 4. As shown in FIG. 9, the recessed enclosure holds a roll of toilet paper 23 via a spring-loaded roller or spool 13, which can be mounted in a pair of holding channels 93 of the recessed enclosure 4. The pair holding channels 93 may be sized to accept and to cradle the spool 13. A pair of lips 94 may extend above a lower portion of each of the pair of holding channels 93 to keep the spool 13 in place. The door 92 may also include an open bottom portion as illustrated in other embodiments, herein. The open bottom portion may be defined by any suitable means that space the door 92 from the front face of the recessed enclosure 4. For example, the magnets 90 may be raised such that an open space through which the toilet paper can pass is defined between the door 92 and the front face of the recessed enclosure 4. As in various other embodiments, the door 92 may comprise 4 sides. For example, in addition to the front side illustrated in FIG. 9, the door 92 may have a top side, a left side, and a right side. These sides may define a space through which toilet paper can pass between the door 92 and the front face of the recessed enclosure 4. The embodiment shown in FIG. 9 can, on the other hand, be optionally mounted completely flush with a fall and opened for use. It should also be noted that none of the embodiments or configurations shown in this disclosure need be limited to applications related to dispensing toilet paper. The recessed enclosures may also be used to conceal shelving, trash, or for any other suitable purpose.
FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the system of FIG. 9. The cross-section shown in FIG. 10 is taken through the center of the toilet paper roll 23 and the spool 13. As shown, the recessed enclosure 4 may include a backing portion 100 having a first face 101 and a second face 102 abuttingly disposed in contact with the wall into which the system is enclosed. The first face 101 and the second face 102 may be adapted to hold the system in place. It may be preferable to install this system during the initial construction of a house or during a substantial reconstruction. The flange formed by the first face 101 and the second face 102 may require access to the rear of the wall. Installation may, therefore, require additional work on the wall, for example, installation, reinstallation, and/or patching of drywall. Other embodiments described herein position the flange on the outside of the wall and are require less effort to install.
FIG. 11A is a schematic illustration of a system including a vertically-mounted hinge 120 and a magnetically sealable door 121 having an open bottom 122. The open bottom 122 may allow toilet paper to hang below the door 121 for easy access. The magnetically sealable door 121 and the recessed enclosure 4 may include one or more magnets 90, correspondingly aligned to maintain the door in a closed position. The recessed enclosure may have one or more flanges 111, 112, 113, 114 to allow the system to be easily mounted to a wall. To mount the system, a substantially rectangular-shaped hole can be cut into a wall. The substantially-rectangular-shaped hole can be larger than a cross-section of recessed enclosure 4 and smaller than the one or more flanges, such that the recessed enclosure may be inserted through the hole and the one or more flanges may be pressed against the wall. An adhesive material, for example, glue, caulking, or bonding cement, may be applied to rear surfaces of the one or more flanges 111, 112, 113, 114 to adheringly secure the system to the wall. The system may also include a curved track 115 for accepting a spool 13. The curved track may, of course, be cut, formed, shaped, or routed into the interior surface of the recessed enclosure 4.
FIG. 11B is a schematic illustration of a system identical to the system shown in FIG. 11A, except that door 123 includes a bottom 124. The bottom 124 may be preferable to certain users who prefer that no toilet paper is visible at all. This embodiment may also be useful for purposes other than for storing or dispensing toilet paper, such as, shelving, concealing trash, etc. A flange is not shown on this system, but may, of course, be added.
FIG. 11C shows an embodiment of the system that is generally identical to the system as shown in FIG. 11A with two distinctions. First the hinge 120 is mounted on an outer edge portion of flange 112. This positioning of the hinge 120 may allow the door 121 to substantially hide and/or to substantially cover the flange(s) when closed. The width of the door 121 may be selected such that the door substantially hides and/or substantially covers the flange(s) when closed. The positions of magnets 90 may be adjusted to accommodate the sizing of the door 121.
The second distinction between the embodiment shown in FIG. 11C and the embodiment shown in FIG. 11A is that the door 121 extends below the lower flange 113. It has been discovered that allowing the door 121 to extend below the lower flange 113 results in improved roll-off performance of the toilet paper from the roll 23. More specifically, but without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the increased distance below the roll 23 alters the forces needed to tear the toilet paper, thereby preventing or minimizing the likelihood of a situation where the toilet paper tears away from the roll at a point at or near the roll, rendering it unreachable through the open bottom 122. The extended door 121 also prevents or minimizes the likelihood that toilet paper will hang beneath the lower edge of the door 121. The extended door 121 generally results in a tear point that is between the roll of toilet paper 23 and the bottom of the door 121. The distance between the lowest point of the spool 13 and the bottom edge of the door 121 can be optimized to achieve a tear point that typically falls between the roll of toilet paper 23 and the bottom of the door 121. The door may extend below a base portion of the curved track 115 upon which the spool 13 rests by a distance within a range having a lower limit and/or an upper limit. The range can include or exclude the lower limit and/or the upper limit. The lower limit and/or upper limit can be selected from about 1, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.25, 4.5, 4.75, 5, 5.25, 5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 7, 7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.25, 8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 10.25, 10.5, 10.75, 11, 11.25, 11.5, 11.75, 12, 12.25, 12.5, 12.75, 13, 13.25, 13.5, 13.75, 14, 14.25, 14.5, 14.75, 15, 15.25, 15.5, 15.75, 16, 16.25, 16.5, 16.75, 17, 17.25, 17.5, 17.75, 18, 18.25, 18.5, 18.75, 19, 19.25, 19.5, 19.75, and 20 inches. For example, according to certain preferred embodiments, the spool 13 rests on the curved track 115. The door may extend below a base portion of the curved track 115 upon which the spool 13 rests by a distance of from about 3 to about 4 inches.
FIG. 12A is a schematic illustration of a system including a pair of horizontally-mounted hinges 127, 128 and a magnetically sealable door 125 having an open bottom 126. As in other embodiments, magnets 90 may be positioned on the door 125 and the recessed enclosure 4 to maintain the door in a closed position. A flange is not shown on this system, but may, of course, be added.
FIG. 12B is a schematic illustration of a system that is identical to the system in FIG. 12A, except that the door 125 includes a bottom 130 and that the door 125 is mounted to the recessed enclosure 4 via a single horizontally-mounted hinge 130. It should be understood that in all embodiments described here in any number of hinges may be employed and that the specific embodiments disclosed are merely exemplary. A flange is not shown on this system, but may, of course, be added.
For the sake of brevity, only certain ranges are explicitly disclosed herein. However, ranges from any lower limit may be combined with any upper limit to recite a range not explicitly recited, as well as, ranges from any lower limit may be combined with any other lower limit to recite a range not explicitly recited, in the same way, ranges from any upper limit may be combined with any other upper limit to recite a range not explicitly recited. Additionally, whenever a numerical range with a lower limit and an upper limit is disclosed, any number and any included range falling within the range is specifically disclosed. In particular, every range of values (of the form, “from about a to about b,” or, equivalently, “from approximately a to b,” or, equivalently, “from approximately a-b”) disclosed herein is to be understood to set forth every number and range encompassed within the broader range of values even if not explicitly recited. Thus, every point or individual value may serve as its own lower or upper limit combined with any other point or individual value or any other lower or upper limit, to recite a range not explicitly recited.
It should be understood that the compositions and methods are described in terms of “comprising,” “containing,” or “including” various components or steps, the compositions and methods can also “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the various components and steps.
Therefore, the present invention is well adapted to attain the ends and advantages mentioned as well as those that are inherent therein. The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the present invention may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. Although individual embodiments are discussed, the invention covers all combinations of all those embodiments. Furthermore, no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown, other than as described in the claims below. Also, the terms in the claims have their plain, ordinary meaning unless otherwise explicitly and clearly defined by the patentee. It is therefore evident that the particular illustrative embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein. All the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A toilet paper concealment system comprising a recessed enclosure and a cover, the recessed enclosure comprising a pair of roll bearings, aligned on interior surfaces of opposing lateral side walls, and a first pair of connecting elements extending along exterior surfaces of the opposing lateral side walls, the cover comprising second pair of connecting elements extending along interior surfaces of opposing lateral cover walls, wherein the first pair of connecting elements are adapted to interlock with the second pair of connecting elements.

2. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 1, wherein the first pair of connecting elements comprises grooves aligned on the exterior surfaces of the opposing lateral side walls of the recessed enclosure, and wherein the second pair of connecting elements comprises strips aligned on the interior surfaces of the opposing lateral cover walls of the cover.

3. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 1, wherein the first pair of connecting elements comprises strips aligned on the exterior surfaces of the opposing lateral side walls of the recessed enclosure, and wherein the second pair of connecting elements comprises grooves aligned on the interior surfaces of the opposing lateral cover walls of the cover.

4. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 1, further comprising a spring-loaded roller disposed between the pair of roll bearings.

5. A toilet paper concealment system comprising a recessed enclosure, a cover, and at least one hinge hingedly connecting the recessed enclosure to a cover,

the recessed enclosure comprising

a pair of holding channels adapted to cradle a spool, the spool being sized to be insertable through a roll of toilet paper, and

a first magnet; and

the cover comprising a second magnet cooperatively aligned with the second magnet and adapted to releasably secure the cover to the recessed enclosure when the at least one hinge is in a closed position.

6. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 5, wherein the recessed enclosure comprises at least one flange extending perpendicularly from at least one face of the recessed enclosure, wherein the at least one flange is adapted to contact a surface of a wall into which the toilet paper concealment system is mounted.

7. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 6, wherein the cover comprises an open bottom portion adapted to allow unrolled toilet paper to pass therethrough when the hinge is in the closed position.

8. The toilet paper concealment system according to claim 5, wherein the open bottom is positioned at a distance of from 2 to 8 inches from a bottom portion of at least one of the pair of holding channels.