Expandable Toilet Paper Roll Holder

Abstract

An expandable toilet paper roll holder. The device includes a base unit having a bottom wall, a rear wall, a pair of sidewalls, a front wall having a lower access opening, and an open upper end defining an interior volume. Multiple tiers positioned above the base unit are disposed in a telescopic arrangement, such that the tiers are moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. Each tier defines an interior channel configured to enclose a toilet paper roll. A removably attached handle includes a pair of prongs that extend into the interior volume of the base unit through a pair of vertically spaced apertures disposed on one sidewall of the base unit. Each prong supports a hollow core of a toilet paper roll within the interior volume of the base unit, such that a toilet paper roll is accessible through the lower access opening of the front wall.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 801,382 filed on Feb. 5, 2019. This application relates to patentable improvements upon the devices disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,033,172. The above identified patent application and patent are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to toilet paper roll holders. More particularly, the present invention provides an expandable toilet paper roll holder that allows multiple toilet paper rolls to be stacked atop a toilet paper roll dispenser for easily accessible storage of additional toilet paper rolls.[0003]Toilet paper is commonly sold in a rolled form, whereby a length of perforated paper is rolled around a hollow cylindrical core. The hollow core is typically supported on a horizontal rod, such that the core can rotate around the rod as an individual unroll...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an expandable toilet paper roll holder that allows for convenient storage and easy dispensing of toilet paper. The holder includes a means to store replacement toilet paper rolls in close proximity to a supporting member that supports a roll of toilet paper for easy dispensing. The technical effects of the invention include improved convenience and ease of use for users.

Problems solved by technology

It can be inconvenient and time consuming to locate new rolls of toilet paper and replace the empty cores.

While they may be accessible after searching for and retrieving the toilet paper rolls, exposing the toilet paper rolls to open air for extended periods may lead to contamination of the toilet paper rolls.

Additionally, toilet paper is a fragile material that is prone to unwanted ripping or tearing if treated roughly.

If the toilet paper rolls are not protected in an enclosed environment, they may become damaged by other objects or other external factors when being moved or stored.

This renders the toilet paper unappealing and more difficult to use properly.

However, the devices in the known art have drawbacks.

However, the devices in the known art fail to provide users with a storage device that stores multiple toilet paper rolls in a stacked configuration, which also includes mechanism for supporting the toilet paper rolls on a horizontal supporting member, such that toilet paper can be easily dispensed and retrieved from the storage area when needed.

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