Thermal Paper Roll Holder and Dispenser

Abstract

A wall-mounted, thermal paper storage device is provided having a substantially rectangular housing and a lower carriage member for supporting at least one vertical column of thermal paper rolls near a cash register point of sale. The device housing includes a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls forming an interior volume with an open upper and an open lower portion. Along the lower portion is a paper roll carriage formed from downward bar members curving into a cup-like support for paper rolls as they exit the housing lower portion, while the column of rolls in the housing rest against the supported roll in the carriage. The front wall includes a viewing window for visualizing the housing interior, while the rear wall includes wall mounts for mounting to a vertical wall surface. The housing interior preferably accepts two paper roll columns separated by a divider wall.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 624,845 filed on Apr. 16, 2012, entitled “Point of Sale Roller Dispenser.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to wall-mounted paper roll holders and dispensers. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a new and novel point of sale thermal paper storage unit and dispenser for commercial establishments.[0004]Thermal paper is a type of inexpensive printing paper utilized in most commercial cash registers for the purposes of printing receipts for customers at the point of sale. The receipt includes a tally of all purchases, their subtotals, and the final bill for a record of the purchase. The thermal paper provides the establishment with an inexpensive, readily disposable p...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a thermal paper roll storage device that overcomes the limitations of existing storage devices. The device can hold a vertical stack of thermal paper rolls, making it easy for cashiers or retail employees to access a single roll when replacing a roll on a cash register. The device also collocates rolls of thermal paper for organizational purposes, making it efficient for cash register paper changes. Overall, the new device enhances convenience and efficiency for users and improves the overall performance of the cash register.

Problems solved by technology

No devices contemplate a thermal paper roll holder for use near a point of sale.

While presenting a novel approach for supporting a roll of tissue paper, the Sherman device fails to disclose a dual-channel housing for supporting cash register thermal paper in a commercial setting.

While disclosing a novel toilet paper roll tray, the Walton device does not provide the capacity or functionality of the present thermal paper housing.

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