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US3620465A
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Toilet paper holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-01
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A device for supporting and holding a roll of paper such as toilet paper in an angular position which permits slip off and on roll changes and provides for the paper to be uncoiled therefrom with one hand in pad form. This device is provided with an adjustable or fixed expansion-type mandrel which may be expanded inside of the cardboard tube on which the roll of paper is wound so that the proper amount of friction is applied to the roll of paper to control rotation and paper removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Jethro T Wyatt
- 👤 Gerald E Litzinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K10/00; A47K10/24; A47K10/32; A47K10/34; A47K10/38; A47K10/3836
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper having a hollow cylindrical core open at both ends, said roll being supported so that paper may be unwound therefrom under a certain amount of restraint, the combination comprising a bracket member, an arm, means attaching said arm to said bracket member, said arm having a body portion extending over a substantial part of the length thereof, said body portion having a diameter such that it fits snugly into the hollow core of said roll of paper, said arm also having a plurality of flexible fingers extending from said body parallel to each other, said fingers having enlarged end portions frictionally engaging the inside of said core, said fingers pressing against the hollow inside of said core of said roll of paper positioned thereon to apply friction to said core so as to permit rotation of said roll of paper on said arm only when a predetermined pulling force iS exerted on the paper, said means supporting said arm pointing upwardly at a predetermined angle so that the roll of paper supported on said arm is also supported at this predetermined angle to facilitate removal of quantities of paper from said roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper having a hollow cylindrical core open at both ends, said roll being supported so that paper may be unwound therefrom under a certain amount of restraint, the combination comprising a bracket member, an arm, means attaching said arm to said bracket member, said arm having a body portion extending over a substantial part of the length thereof, said body portion having a diameter such that it fits snugly into the hollow core of said roll of paper, said arm also having a plurality of flexible fingers extending from said body parallel to each other, said fingers having enlarged end portions frictionally engaging the inside of said core, said fingers pressing against the hollow inside of said core of said roll of paper positioned thereon to apply friction to said core so as to permit rotation of said roll of paper on said arm only when a predetermined pulling force iS exerted on the paper, said means supporting said arm pointing upwardly at a predetermined angle so that the roll of paper supported on said arm is also supported at this predetermined angle to facilitate removal of quantities of paper from said roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
93 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper so that paper may be unwound from the roll under restraint, the combination as set forth in claim 1, further comprising finger-expanding means attached to said body and having a knob extending out beyond a side of the roll of paper, said expanding means having means engaging the inner surfaces of said fingers for expanding said fingers against the hollow inside of said roll of paper positioned thereon to control said friction and thereby control said rotation of said roll of paper on said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper so that paper may be unwound from the roll under restraint, the combination as set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that said finger-expanding means includes a rod, said arm body portion being provided with a hole rotatably receiving said rod, said knob being attached to the outer end of said rod, said means engaging the inner surfaces of said fingers comprising a member that is moved inward toward said arm body portion when said knob is rotated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
80 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper so that paper may be unwound from the roll under restraint, the combination as set forth in claim 3, further characterized in that said rod is threaded to said finger-engaging means and said finger-engaging means is moved toward said arm body portion and expands said fingers to grip said paper roll when said knob is rotated in one direction and release said roll when said knob is rotated in the opposite direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
In apparatus for supporting a roll of paper so that predetermined amounts thereof may be unwound from the roll, the combination as set forth in claim 4, further characterized in that said rod is threaded to said arm body portion and said finger-engaging means is an enlarged member integral with said rod.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |