Toilet paper dispenser

Abstract

A toilet paper dispenser is disclosed in which the dispenser does not need to be mounted to the wall or placed on the floor. The dispenser is typically made of a one-piece construction that installs easily to any existing toilet by way of the mounting bolt for the toilet seat. The toilet paper dispenser adjustably rotates between an extended position alongside the toilet seat and a storage position behind the toilet seat and under the toilet tank. The inventive toilet paper dispenser can receive any size roll of toilet paper, and loads by sliding the roll over the open end of the dispenser. A modified bolt hole can allow the dispenser to be installed and secured in place on the mounting bolt without the need of a retaining nut.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15 / 083,642 filed Mar. 29, 2016, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates in general to toilet paper dispensers, and in particular to a one-piece toilet paper dispenser that can be mounted to a toilet bowl fixture.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Most toilet paper dispensers are mounted on a wall found adjacent to a toilet. Typically these dispensers have two short “arms” which extend from the wall and support a mandrel between them. The toilet paper roll is rotatably supported by the mandrel and toilet paper is dispensed by rotating the toilet paper roll. However, occasionally there is no wall along, the side of the toilet, and even if there, is a wall along the side of a toilet, ceramic-type toilet paper dispensers are difficult for a homeowner to install on their own and typ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a toilet paper dispenser that can be easily mounted on a toilet bowl fixture and easily retracted for storage behind the toilet seat when not in use. The dispenser can be rotated between an extended position for easy access to the toilet paper roll and a storage position behind the toilet seat. The dispenser can be installed without a retaining nut and includes a bolt hole for secure mounting. The invention also includes a method for mounting the dispenser to the mounting bolt without a retaining nut. The technical effects of the invention include easy access to toilet paper and the ability to securely store the dispenser when not in use.

Problems solved by technology

However, occasionally there is no wall along, the side of the toilet, and even if there, is a wall along the side of a toilet, ceramic-type toilet paper dispensers are difficult for a homeowner to install on their own and typically require a lot of skill and expense to replace if they break.

Further, when no side wall is present, toilet paper holders and dispensers are often placed in a position where it is difficult to access when sitting upon a toilet, thus requiring undue twisting, turning and reaching.

Solutions for difficult to install, difficult to reach, and / or distantly located toilet paper dispensers can be complex in construction and typically employ telescopic components, hinges, or, pivot joints.

These devices generally permit only limited and awkward adjustment, and are unsuitable for a wide variety of situations.

These devices generally do not increase the ease with W hick the toilet roll can be accessed, and may present an undesirable obstruction.

Although this toilet paper dispenser can be positioned where a user can more easily access the toilet paper, it is unwieldy, does not retract so as to be out of the way when not in use, and projects above the level of the toilet seat creating a potentially undesirable obstruction.

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