Paper Towel Roll Transport Case Device
A paper towel roll transport case device is provided. The device is comprised of a lightweight durable body that is designed to protect rolls of paper towels from damage. This device is capable of being hung or attached to different objects to make for easy transportation which ultimately saves space while providing protection. This device also provides a method for dispensing paper towels while minimizing exposure to dirt and water.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/518,361, which was filed on Aug. 9, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to the field of paper towels. More specifically, the present invention relates to a paper towel roll transport case device comprised of a cylindrical body that is comprised of weatherproof materials to protect the paper towel. Additionally, the device has a lid for easy removal and change of paper towel rolls. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
BACKGROUNDMany individuals take a roll of paper towels with them in the car, in their beach bag, on a picnic, and the like as they are indispensable tools in various situations. However, the challenge lies in ensuring the protection and accessibility of the paper towel while on the move. Unlike other items, such as water bottles or snacks, paper towels lack a dedicated carrying solution, leaving them vulnerable to moisture and dirt during transport.
As a result, there is no good way to protect a paper towel roll from getting wet or dirty during transport. The paper towel roll also takes up valuable space in a bag. Most often the paper towel roll ends up on the dirty floor of the car, on the wet pavement, or on the ground at the beach or park. Consequently, users often find themselves improvising with makeshift solutions, such as wrapping the paper towel roll in plastic bags or stuffing it into already crowded bags, which can lead to inconvenience and mess.
Moreover, the inherent bulkiness of paper towel rolls consumes valuable space in bags or backpacks, making organization a constant struggle. As a result, paper towels are frequently relegated to less-than-ideal surfaces, such as the dirty floor of the car, the grass at the park, or the sand at the beach, compromising their cleanliness and usability.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that addresses a hygienic and protective solution for transporting paper towels on the go. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a paper towel roll transport case device that can be used to protect paper towels from becoming dirty, damaged, and unusable. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a paper towel transport case device that can ensure that paper towel rolls are free from moisture and dirt, ensuring they remain clean and dry during transportation.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a paper towel roll transport case device. The device is comprised of a cylindrical body with an exterior surface made of a lightweight weatherproof material. The device has a lid that is secured to the body by a lid fastener. The interior of the body accommodates a paper towel for protection.
In this manner, the paper towel roll transport case device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a device that protects paper towel rolls from damage. More specifically, the paper towel transport case device can be used to transport paper towels without being exposed to dirt and damage.
SUMMARYThe following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a paper towel roll transport case device. The device is comprised of a cylindrical body that has a lid secured by a lid fastener that can be opened and closed in order to protect paper towel rolls and change out paper towel rolls. As a result, the device can protect rolls of paper towels from damage.
The device is comprised of a body that has an exterior surface made from a weather-resistant material, at least one indicia, a first end, and a second end. The device is designed such that the first end is comprised of a lid that is attached to the base with a lid fastener. The second end is designed so that an insert and base member can be attached to the base member.
The body and exterior surfaces are preferably made from a weatherproof lightweight material. The body material is preferably waterproof and durable yet easy to store and transport. The body is preferably cylindrical but may be any shape in different embodiments. The exterior surface can receive at least one indicia that can include a variety of different types including but not limited to symbols, emblems, designs, textures, and patterns. The body is also designed to provide an interior space for the paper towel roll to be located.
The lid's bottom surface is comprised of a receiving area. The receiving area interfaces with an insert such that the insert seats into the receiving area. The insert is designed so that a cardboard roll of a paper towel roll can be placed over top of the insert to safely store the paper towel roll in an interior space.
Accordingly, the paper towel roll transport case device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that protects paper towel rolls from damage. More specifically it prevents paper towel rolls from getting wet, smashed, or dirty during transportation. In this manner, the paper towel roll transport case device provides a solution that allows for safe storage of a paper towel roll.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides a hygienic protective solution for transporting paper towels on the go. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a paper towel roll transport case device that can be used to protect paper towels from becoming dirty, damaged, and unusable. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a paper towel transport case device that can ensure that paper towel rolls are free from moisture and dirt, ensuring they remain clean and dry during transportation. This eliminates the hassle of finding a suitable surface to place the roll and prevents it from rolling around and potentially getting damaged.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a paper towel roll transport case device comprised of a cylindrical body that has a lid secured by a lid fastener that can be opened and closed in order to protect paper towel rolls and change out paper towel rolls. The exterior surface of the body is made from a weather-resistant material, at least one indicia, a first end, and second end. The device is designed such that the first end is comprised of a lid that is attached to the base with a lid fastener. The second end is designed so that an insert and base member can be attached to the base member.
The bottom surface of the lid is comprised of a receiving area. The receiving area interfaces with an insert such that the insert seats into the receiving area. The insert is designed so that a cardboard roll of a paper towel roll can be placed over top of the insert to safely store the paper towel roll in an interior space.
Accordingly, the paper towel roll transport case device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that protects paper towel rolls from damage. More specifically it prevents paper towel rolls from getting wet, smashed, or dirty during transportation. In this manner, the paper towel roll transport case device provides a solution that allows for safe storage of a paper towel roll.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 and exterior surface 111 are preferably made from a weatherproof lightweight material including but not limited to neoprene, polyester, nylon, polyethylene, and polypropylene. The body 110 material is preferably waterproof (ex. waterproof) and durable yet easy to store and transport. The body 110 is preferably cylindrical but may be any shape in different embodiments. The exterior surface 111 may be comprised of at least one indicia 112 that can include a variety of different types including but not limited to symbols, emblems, designs, textures, and patterns. The body 110 is also designed to provide an interior space 113 for the paper towel roll to be located.
In one embodiment, the first end 120 of the device 100 is comprised of a lid 130. The lid 130 is attached to the body 110 with a lid fastener 133 that runs circumferentially around the top of the body 110. The lid fastener 133 may be any type such as but not limited to slide fasteners (zippers), magnets, hook and loop, snap button, etc. Additionally, an attachment fastener 134 is attached to the lid 130. The attachment fastener 134 can be any type of fastener which includes carabiners, snap hooks, d-rings, spring clips, etc. The attachment fastener 134 is designed to be able to be hung up and be transported.
In a second embodiment, as seen in
In a third embodiment, both a lid fastener 133 and a secondary fastener 135 would be incorporated into device 100.
The bottom surface 131 of the lid 130 is comprised of a receiving area 132 as seen in
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100 as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “paper towel roll transport case device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the paper towel roll transport case device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the paper towel roll transport case device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the paper towel roll transport case device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the paper towel roll transport case device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the paper towel roll transport case device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the paper towel roll transport case device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
Claims
1. A paper towel roll transport case device comprising:
- a body comprised of a lid and an interior space;
- a first fastener that secures the lid to the body; and
- a second fastener that attaches to the lid.
2. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a cylindrical shape.
3. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a waterproof material.
4. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the first fastener is positioned circumferentially around the body.
5. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a zipper, a magnet, a hook and loop, or a snap button.
6. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1 further comprised of an insert comprised of a flat base member and a cylindrical vertical member that extends from the flat base member.
7. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 6, wherein a bottom surface of the lid is comprised of a receiving area that receives the cylindrical vertical member.
8. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a carabiner, a snap hook, a D-ring, or a spring clip.
9. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a waterproof material.
10. A paper towel roll transport case device comprising:
- a body comprised of a lid and an interior space;
- a first fastener that secures the lid to the body;
- a second fastener that attaches to the lid; and
- a third fastener position on the body.
11. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the body is comprised of a cylindrical shape.
12. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the body is comprised of a waterproof material.
13. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the first fastener is positioned circumferentially around the body.
14. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a zipper, a magnet, a hook and loop, or a snap button.
15. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the third fastener is comprised of a zipper, a magnet, a hook and loop, or a snap button.
16. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10 further comprised of an insert comprised of a flat base member and a cylindrical vertical member that extends from the flat base member.
17. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 16, wherein a bottom surface of the lid is comprised of a receiving area that receives the cylindrical vertical member.
18. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a carabiner, a snap hook, a D-ring, or a spring clip.
19. The paper towel roll transport case device of claim 10, wherein the body is comprised of a waterproof material.
20. A method of using a paper towel roll transport case device, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a paper towel roll transport case device comprised of a body comprised of a lid comprised of a first fastener, and an insert comprised of a vertical member and a base member;
- positioning a paper towel roll onto the insert and placing the insert into an interior space of the body;
- positioning the vertical member within a receiving area of the lid; and
- securing the lid to the body via the first fastener.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 5, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 13, 2025
Inventor: Keith Cummings (Staten Island, NY)
Application Number: 18/794,113
