Patent ID: 8602345
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A47K,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A holder and dispenser for a roll of paper towels, comprising a base; a center post having a distal end and a base end attached to the base, for receiving and supporting a roll of paper that rotates around the center post; a rear mounting post having opposed sides, a distal end and a base end attached to the base, the rear mounting post being in substantially parallel spaced relationship to the center post; a clamp bar having opposed sides, a distal end and a base end; a pair of first pivot arms pivotally attached at a first end to the opposite sides of the rear mounting post near its distal end, and at a second end to the opposite sides of the clamp bar near its distal end; and a pair of second pivot arms pivotally attached at a first end to the opposite sides of the rear mounted post toward its base end, and at a second end to the opposite sides of the clamp bar toward its base end, wherein the clamp rod is pivotable with respect to the rear mounting post.