Patent ID: 6354532
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A toilet paper dispensing system for holding a plurality of rolls of toilet paper for systematic use comprising, in combination:a mounting member securable to a ceiling within a bathroom, the mounting member having a generally circular configuration with a planar upper surface and an arcuate lower surface, the mounting member having a plurality of apertures therethrough for receiving screws for securement to the ceiling; an elongated toilet paper holding tube coupled with the mounting member, the toilet paper holding tube having an upper end and an open lower end, the upper end integrally formed with the arcuate lower surface of the mounting member, the toilet paper holding tube having a central post extending downwardly from the upper end to a position inwardly of the open lower end, the toilet paper holding tube having an access opening therein disposed upwardly of the open lower end, the access opening having dimensions consistent with dimensions of a roll of toilet paper, the open lower end having a plurality of radially disposed slots formed therein; an end cap adapted for removable coupling with the open lower end of the toilet paper holding tube, the end cap having an interior circular member and an exterior circular member, the interior circular member received within the open lower end whereby the exterior circular member abutting the open lower end, the end cap having a central post extending upwardly therefrom; and a lock mechanism disposed within the end cap for selectively locking the end cap with respect to the toilet paper holding tube, the lock mechanism comprising a key hole extending through the end cap, a central tumbler disposed within the interior circular member, a plurality of radial spring biased tabs extending outwardly from the interior circular member for selectively engaging the plurality of radially disposed slots of the toilet paper holding tube.