PORTABLE ROLLED PRODUCT DISPENSER
A rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product. The rolled product dispenser also includes an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object. The rolled product dispenser further includes a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/844,299 filed on Jul. 9, 2013, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONIn general, rolled product dispensers are fixed items. That is, the dispenser is permanently attached to a location. This is because the dispenser needs to hold the attachment point away from a static structure. If it does not hold the product away, then the product either does not dispense properly or is not secured as it should be. In addition, it requires enough strength to support the product in the held away position, which means that stronger, permanent, connectors are required.
Permanent attachment means that the dispenser cannot be easily moved or temporarily installed. That is, once the dispenser is installed it remains in place during use.
Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a rolled product dispenser which can be easily installed and which does not require a permanent attachment.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTSThis Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential characteristics of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
One example embodiment includes a rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product. The rolled product dispenser also includes an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object. The rolled product dispenser further includes a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
Another example embodiment includes a rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product and having a left end and a right end, the inner assembly having a major axis in length longer than the rolled product to be dispensed. The rolled product dispenser also includes a first end cap on the left end of the inner assembly and a second end cap on the right end of the inner assembly. The rolled product dispenser further includes an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object. The rolled product dispenser additionally includes a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
Another example embodiment includes a rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product and having a left end and a right end, the inner assembly having a major axis in length longer than the rolled product to be dispensed. The inner assembly includes a center rod configured to receive the rolled product. The center rod includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion slidable relative to the first portion along the direction of the major axis of the inner assembly. The center rod also includes a spring forcing the second portion of the center rod away from the first portion of the center rod. The inner assembly also includes an outer sheath rotatable relative to the center rod. The rolled product dispenser also includes a first end cap on the left end of the inner assembly and a second end cap on the right end of the inner assembly. The rolled product dispenser further includes an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object, where the attachment includes a hole in the first end cap and a hole in the second end cap. The rolled product dispenser additionally includes a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
These and other objects and features of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.
To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
Reference will now be made to the figures wherein like structures will be provided with like reference designations. It is understood that the figures are diagrammatic and schematic representations of some embodiments of the invention, and are not limiting of the present invention, nor are they necessarily drawn to scale.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
Claims
1. A rolled product dispenser, the rolled product dispenser comprising:
- an inner assembly configured to support a rolled product;
- an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object; and
- a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the attachment includes a hole.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the attachment includes a hook.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the attachment includes a snap.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the connector includes a hook configured to secure the connector to the external object.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the connector includes a shock cord.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the connector includes a chain.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the connector includes a rope.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein the inner assembly includes a center rod.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein the inner assembly includes an outer sheath.
11. A rolled product dispenser, the rolled product dispenser comprising:
- an inner assembly: configured to support a rolled product; and having a left end and a right end, the inner assembly having a major axis in length longer than the rolled product to be dispensed;
- a first end cap on the left end of the inner assembly;
- a second end cap on the right end of the inner assembly;
- an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object; and
- a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object.
12. The system of claim 11, wherein the inner assembly includes an outer sheath rotatable relative to the first end cap and the second end cap.
13. The system of claim 11, wherein the inner assembly includes a center rod configured to receive the rolled product.
14. The system of claim 11, wherein the center rod includes a first portion and a second portion, the second portion slidable relative to the first portion along the direction of the major axis of the inner assembly.
15. The system of claim 11 further comprising:
- a spring forcing the second portion of the center rod away from the first portion of the center rod.
16. A rolled product dispenser, the rolled product dispenser comprising:
- an inner assembly: configured to support a rolled product; and having a left end and a right end, the inner assembly having a major axis in length longer than the product to be dispensed; including: a center rod configured to receive the rolled product, wherein the center rod includes: a first portion and a second portion, the second portion slidable relative to the first portion along the direction of the major axis of the inner assembly; a spring forcing the second portion of the center rod away from the first portion of the center rod; and an outer sheath rotatable relative to the center rod;
- a first end cap on the left end of the inner assembly;
- a second end cap on the right end of the inner assembly;
- an attachment configured to attach the rolled produce dispenser to an external object, wherein the attachment includes a hole in the first end cap and a hole in the second end cap; and
- a connector configured to secure the attachment to the external object via the hole in the first end cap and the hole in the second end cap.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the outer sheath is approximately 13 inches in length.
18. The system of claim 16, wherein the diameter of the outer sheath is smaller than the diameter of the first end cap.
19. The system of claim 16 attached to a shelf.
20. The system of claim 16, wherein the rolled product include paper towels.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 27, 2014
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2015
Inventor: Ghazanfer Hussain (Austin, TX)
Application Number: 14/318,276
International Classification: B65H 75/18 (20060101); B65H 75/10 (20060101); A47K 10/22 (20060101);