Abstract: A rolled paper dispensing apparatus for securing a paper roll on a surface, which apparatus includes a base plate fitted with a friction-inducing area or areas and at least one roll spindle projecting from the base plate for receiving a roll of paper towels, toilet paper or like rolled paper product, and dispensing paper in selected lengths by rotation of the roll on the roll spindle. The rolled paper product or paper roll is placed on the roll spindle, resting lightly on the base plate friction-inducing area(s). The dispensing mode is initiated by grasping the leading sheet edge of the paper roll and pulling the leading sheet edge in a controlled unwinding of the paper roll while maintaining the paper roll in a position of least rotational resistance by disengaging the paper roll from the friction-inducing area(s), thus allowing controlled rotation of the paper roll on smooth surfaces of the base plate and smooth edges of the roll spindle.

Abstract: A chuck attachable to a drill powered by a reversible motor, is adapted for use in driving lag rods into wooden supports and has an axial bore extending therethrough which is partly threaded from one end to receive the machine-threaded end of a lag rod. A plug member is screwed into the threaded end of the bore of the chuck and has a formation enabling it to be so turned as to be seated at the inner end of the threads for engagement by the extremity of the machine threaded end of the lag rod. In order to so reduce the frictional engagement between the plug member and the extremity of the lag rod, the area of the engaged extremities is limited thus to ensure the release of the lag rod when the motor is reversed after the lag rod has been driven into the support to a desired extent.