Patent ID: 6290169
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A free standing paper towel dispensing apparatus for use with a roll of paper towels having a central cardboard tube wherein the apparatus comprises:a decorative cover unit including an elongated rectangular dispenser container member having a lower end, a closed upper end, and a plurality of elongated rectangular side panels that define an interior compartment dimensioned to receive a roll of paper towels and further including an elongated dispensing slot that is dimensioned to allow the passage of single sheets of paper towels that comprise the roll of paper towels; anda free standing support unit including a generally rectangular base member provided with a central recess dimensioned to receive the lower end of the dispenser container member wherein the central recess in the base member is further provided with an elongated support post element that is dimensioned to be received within the central cardboard tube of the roll of paper towels and the lower end of the container dispenser member is provided with a central aperture dimensioned to receive the elongated support post element; and wherein the container dispenser member further includes a stiffening block element disposed in the lower end of the container dispenser member wherein the stiffening block element is further provided with a central aperture dimensioned to receive the elongated support post element.