Patent ID: 6431493
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A tissue roll holder in combination with supporting means and attachment means for releasing the roll holder from the supporting means comprising:supporting means including a frame portion and a concave portion for receiving a portion of a tissue roll therein; said supporting means further including a pair of projecting ear means extending from a front face of said frame portion; a tissue roll holder having a pair of reduced diameter ends forming a shoulder thereon and operably mounted in said supporting means, and attachment means operably positioned on one of said reduced diameter portions between said shoulder of said roll holder and said projecting ear means; said attachment means comprises a disc member having a central bore therein conforming to said reduced diameter of said roll holder and an outer diameter extending radially beyond said ear means to provide an engagement surface for one's fingers to release said roll holder from said projecting ear means; whereby upon applying pressure to said disc member, said tissue roll holder is quickly released from said supporting means in preparation for the installation of a fresh roll of tissue thereon.