Patent ID: 6508432
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A toilet paper dispenser, comprising:a) a housing having an opening for dispensing toilet paper; b) a primary roll support positioned within said housing to support a primary roll of toilet paper mounted on said primary roll support such that said primary roll of toilet paper is accessible through the opening in said housing; c) a secondary roll support positioned within said housing parallel to and vertically above said primary roll support when said dispenser is mounted for operation and said secondary roll support being operative to support a secondary roll of toilet paper; d) a release mechanism operative to lower said secondary roll support to allow access to said secondary roll of toilet paper through the opening and operative such that said secondary roll support is positioned parallel to and vertically above said primary roll support after activation of said release mechanism; and e) a roll guard operative to prevent access to said secondary roll of toilet paper until said release mechanism is activated.