Patent Publication Number: US-2013248645-A1

Title: Paper Towel Dispenser with Disinfecting Contact Surface

Description:
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/610,165 filed on Mar. 13, 2012. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally relates to a paper towel dispenser, more specifically to a paper towel dispenser that utilizes an integrated disinfecting contact surface that reduces the transmission of communicable disease due to indirect physical contact routes of transmission. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     It is well known that the transmission of communicable diseases is a serious problem for individuals with compromised immune systems. Individuals with compromised immune system are more susceptible to mild strains of infectious diseases. In a comprised immune system, these mild strains are able progress into potentially serious infections that can cause complications with existing medical conditions or cause serious illness that risks the life of the individual. In order to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases, several protocols have been developed that focus on the reduction of primary and secondary routes of transmissions. These protocols focus heavily on washing hands for the reduction of secondary and tertiary indirect contact routes of transmissions. While existing protocols focus on washing hands as a preventative means for reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, the existing protocols inadvertently create a highly trafficked contact point that can potentially spread diseases in the form of the paper towel dispenser. 
     Existing paper towel dispensers are typically provided with an apparatus that holds and allows the distribution of paper towels to individual wishing to dry their hands. Traditionally paper towel dispensers are provided as either an automated dispenser or a hand operated dispenser. The difference between two types of dispenser is that automated dispensers do not require contact with the apparatus to dispense a paper towel while hand operated dispensers require an engagement with the users hand to dispense a paper towel. While automated paper towel dispensers are favored for reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, it should be noted that more model are complicated and expensive due to being designed for industrial or commercial use. This disadvantage leaves users in domestic environments relying on hand operated dispensers that increases the risk of transmitting communicable diseases. 
     It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface that reduces the transmission of communicable disease due to indirect physical contact routes of transmission by providing a self disinfecting contact point that reduces communicable diseases passing on towards the user. The present invention accomplishes through the use of an upright paper towel dispenser that incorporates an absorbent pad that is in fluid communication with a reservoir containing an antimicrobial solution. A user wishing to acquire a paper towel would engage the absorbent pad contain the antimicrobial solution. The antimicrobial solution would eliminate the majority to communicable diseases that would normally reside at the same contact point. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view displaying the component and sub component distribution of the paper towel dispenser with disinfecting surface as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view displaying the reservoir assembly and the retaining plate assembly detached from the pedestal assembly and the stationary base assembly as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view displaying the current embodiment of the present invention with a paper towel roll mounted into position. 
         FIG. 4  is an expanded view displaying the component and subcomponent distribution of the stationary base, the pedestal assembly, the reservoir assembly, the platform assembly, and the retaining cap assembly as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a cross sectional view displaying the internal component and subcomponent distribution of the stationary base, the pedestal assembly, the reservoir assembly, the platform assembly, and the retaining cap assembly as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is an enhanced view displaying the connection between the reservoir assembly and the retaining plate assembly as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is an enhanced view displaying the connection between the reservoir assembly and the pedestal assembly as per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a front perspective view displaying the reservoir base coupler positioned at its maximum height per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a front perspective view displaying the reservoir base coupler positioned at its minimum height per the current embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION 
     All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. 
     Referencing  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , the present invention is a paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface that prevents the transmission of communicable diseases through indirect physical contact routes by integrating an absorbent pad  38  in fluid communication with a reservoir filled with an antimicrobial solution  24 . The present invention comprises a stationary base  1 , a pedestal assembly  6 , a reservoir assembly  18 , a retaining plate assembly  32 , and a platform assembly  39 . The stationary base  1 , the pedestal assembly  6 , the reservoir assembly  18 , and the retaining plate  36  are provided with a collinear arrangement, wherein an axilary line drawn through the present invention would intersect the center of each of the said components. The stationary base  1  is the lower structure that ensures that the present invention is able to rest on top of a flat surface. The stationary base  1  is the lower point of contact for the paper towel roll  44 . The stationary base  1  is positioned below the pedestal assembly  6  opposite the positioning of the reservoir assembly  18 . The pedestal assembly  6  is the centrally positioned structural element that is found between the stationary base  1  and the reservoir assembly  18 . The pedestal assembly  6  is the portion of the present invention that traverses through the paper towel tube. The pedestal assembly  6  is detachably coupled proximal to the reservoir assembly  18 . The reservoir assembly  18  is the functional component that contains the disinfecting agent utilized by the present invention. The reservoir assembly  18  is found positioned between the pedestal assembly  6  and the retaining plate  36 . The retaining plate assembly  32  is the upper portion of the present invention that contacts the upper portion of the paper towel roll  44 . The retaining plate assembly  32  is the component that contains the disinfecting surface. the platform assembly  39  is a raised shelf that allows the user to place secondary items, such as antibacterial soap pumps and potential hands free options for interacting with the current embodiment of the present invention without, affecting its operability. The platform assembly  39  is coupled the stationary base  1 , wherein the main portion of the platform assembly  39  is found positioned above the stationary base  1 . the platform assembly  39  is shaped in a particular manner that allows it to partially encircle the centrally positioned collinear alignment between the pedestal assembly  6 , the reservoir assembly  18 , and the retaining plate assembly  35 , wherein the positioning of the platform assembly  39  relative to the collinear alignment is understood as being a peripheral positioning. 
     Referencing  FIG. 3  and  FIG. 4 , the stationary base  1  is the lower structural element that provides the present invention with a means of resting on top of a flat surface. In the present invention the stationary base  1  comprises at least three ground contacting elements  2 , a bearing surface  3 , a pedestal assembly mount  4 , a plurality of platform assembly mounts  5 . The at least three ground contacting elements  2  are non marring feet that are distributed on the lower portion of the stationary base  1  in a manner that is optimally suited for stabilizing the stationary base  1  on top of a flat surface. The bearing surface  3  is the upper portion of the stationary base  1  that contacts the paper towel roll  44 . The bearing surface  3  is provided as a smooth planar surface that enables the rotation of the paper towel roll  44  when mounted to the present invention. The pedestal assembly mount  4  is provided as the coupling point for connecting the pedestal assembly  6  to the stationary base  1 . The pedestal assembly mount  4  is positioned centrally to the stationary base  1 . The pedestal assembly mount  4  is provided as an emplacement that utilizes a plurality of means to secure the pedestal assembly  6  to the stationary base  1 . The plurality of platform assembly mounts  5  are provided as the means to couple the platform assembly  39  to the stationary base  1 . The plurality of platform assembly mounts  5  are distributed on the bearing surface  3 , wherein the each of the plurality of platform assembly mounts  5  are found traversing into the stationary base  1  through the bearing surface  3 . The 
     Referencing  FIG. 3  and  FIG. 4 , the pedestal assembly  6  is a centrally positioned support structure that elevates the reservoir assembly  18  and the retaining plate assembly  32 . The pedestal assembly  6  is found positioned within the paper towel roll  44 . The pedestal assembly  6  is positioned between the stationary base  1  and the reservoir assembly  18 . The pedestal assembly  6  is coupled to the stationary base  1  by way of the pedestal assembly mount  4 . In the present invention the pedestal assembly  6  comprises a stationary base mount  7 , a lower stabilizing element  8 , an elongated cylinder body  9 , and a reservoir assembly mount  10 . The stationary base mount  7  is provided as the complementary component to the pedestal assembly mount  4 . The stationary base mount  7  is coupled to the pedestal assembly mount  4  resulting in a secure engagement between the pedestal assembly  6  and the stationary base  1 . The stationary base mount  7  is terminally positioned to the elongated cylinder body  9  of the pedestal assembly  6 , on the extremity that is closest to the stationary base  1 . The elongated cylinder body  9  is structural form of the pedestal assembly  6 . The elongated cylinder body  9  is provided with two terminal ends which correspond to the stationary base mount  7  and the reservoir assembly mount  10 , respectively. The elongated cylinder body  9  is provided with a normal positioning to the bearing surface  3 , wherein the normal positioning corresponds to a geometric understanding of a rigid body being centrally positioned and perpendicular to another body or plane. Positioned adjacent to bearing surface  3  and the elongated cylinder body  9  is the lower stabilizing element  8 . The lower stabilizing element  8  is provided as a ring structure that prevent the horizontal movement of the lower portion of the paper towel roll  44  when dispensing paper towels. The lower stabilizing element  8  is positioned concentric to the elongated cylinder body  9  with a proximal positioning to the stationary base mount  7 . The lower stabilizing element  8  is found coincident to the bearing surface  3  resulting in an opposite relational positioning to the at least three ground contacting elements  2 . 
     Referencing  FIG. 4  and  FIG. 6 , the reservoir assembly mount  10  is provided as the portion of the pedestal assembly  6  that is detachably coupled to the reservoir assembly  18 . In the present invention the reservoir assembly mount  10  comprises a height adjustment mechanism  11  and a reservoir base coupler  15 . The height adjustment mechanism  11  is provided as a means to vary distance between the stationary base  1  and the retaining plate assembly  32  to accommodate differently sized paper towel roll  44 . The reservoir base coupler  15  is provided in combination with the height adjustment mechanism  11  in order to enable an adjustable distance for paper towel rolls  44  while additionally permitting a detachable engagement between reservoir assembly  18  and the reservoir assembly mount  10 . In the present invention the height adjustment mechanism  11  comprises a shaft  12 , a slot  13 , and a adjustable fastener  14 . The shaft  12  is a vertically positioned channel that traverse into the elongated cylinder body  9  from the reservoir assembly mount  10 . The shaft  12  is found positioned concentrically to the elongated cylinder body  9 . The shaft  12  sleeves the reservoir base coupler  15  while permitting and extending and retracting relationship as a mean of varying the distance between the reservoir assembly mount  10  and the reservoir assembly  18 . The slot  13  is provided as a lateral opening that traverses through the elongated cylinder body  9  and the shaft  12 . The slot  13  functions as the mounting point for the adjustable fastener  14 . The adjustable fastener  14  is provided as a means to control the depth of the reservoir base coupler  15  within the shaft  12 . The adjustable fastener  14  is found engaged to slot  14  and the shaft  12 . In the present invention the reservoir base coupler  15  comprises a first magnetic coupler  16  and an adjuster mount  17 . The first magnetic coupler  16  is terminally positioned opposite the adjuster mount  17  along the length of the reservoir base coupler  15 . The positioning of first magnetic coupler  16  and the adjuster mount  17  permits a collinear and polar distribution of the components, wherein the distribution can be understood as providing a cylindrical shaped body for the reservoir base coupler  15 . The first magnetic coupler  16  is provided a complimentary component that enables a detachable engagement between the reservoir base coupler  15  and the reservoir assembly  18 . The adjuster mount  17  is provided as the portion of the reservoir base coupler  15  that traverses into the shaft  12 . The adjuster mount  17  engages the adjustable fastener  14  within the shaft  12 . Dependent on the positioning of the adjustable fastener  14  within the slot  13 , the reservoir base coupler  15  will traverse into the shaft  12  at different depths. This relationship enables the interaction between the adjustable fastener  14  and the adjuster mount  17 , relative to the slot  13 , to function as the deciding factor for the height adjustment of the reservoir base coupler  15 . 
     Referencing  FIGS. 3-5 , the reservoir assembly  18  is provided as the component assembly that contains an antimicrobial solution  24  for use in disinfecting the contacting surfaces of the retaining plate assembly  32 . The reservoir assembly  18  is found positioned between pedestal assembly  6  and the retaining plate assembly  32 . The reservoir assembly  18  is detachably coupled to the pedestal assembly  6  by way of the reservoir assembly mount  10 . The reservoir assembly  18  is detachably coupled to the retaining plate assembly  32 , wherein the aforementioned coupling is found positioned opposite to the coupling between the reservoir assembly  18  and the pedestal assembly  6 . In the present invention reservoir assembly  18  comprises a reservoir base  19 , a hollow body  22 , a retaining plate assembly mount  25 , and at least one wick  28 . The reservoir base  19  is the lower portion of the reservoir assembly  18  that is detachably coupled to the reservoir assembly mount  10 . The reservoir base  19  functions primarily as a structural element but contains additional components that enable the detachable engagement between the reservoir base  19  and the reservoir assembly mount  10 . To enable this engagement the reservoir base  19  comprise a pedestal assembly coupler  20 . The pedestal assembly coupler  20  functions as the mounting point for the reservoir base coupler  15 . In order to provide a detachable engagement the pedestal assembly coupler  20  comprise a second magnetic coupler  21 . The second magnetic coupler  21  is the integrated component that is complementary to the first magnetic coupler  16  of the reservoir base coupler  15 . The first magnetic coupler  16  and the second magnetic coupler  21  allow the reservoir base coupler  15  to be magnetically retained against the pedestal assembly coupler  20 . By being magnetically retained, the first magnetic coupler  16  and the corresponding second magnetic coupler  21  allow for a detachable engagement between the reservoir assembly  18  and the pedestal assembly  6 . Positioned opposite to the pedestal assembly coupler  20  is the hollow body  22 . The hollow body  22  is positioned between the reservoir base  19  and the retaining plate assembly mount  25 . The hollow body  22  is provided as portion of the reservoir assembly  18  that functions as the containment vessel for the antimicrobial solution  24 . To allow this function the hollow body  22  is provided with an interior chamber  23 . The interior chamber  23  is positioned within the hollow body  22  of the reservoir assembly  18 . Interior chamber  23  contains the antimicrobial solution  24  that serves to disinfect the contact surfaces of the present invention. The retaining plate assembly mount  25  is the upper portion of the reservoir assembly  18  that engages the retaining plate assembly  32 . The retaining plate assembly mount  25  is found positioned above the hollow body  22 , opposite to the reservoir base  19 . In the present invention the retaining plate assembly mount  25  comprises a first threaded mount  26  and at least one channel opening  27 . The first threaded mount  26  is provided as the component that allows a detachable engagement between the retaining plate assembly mount  25  and the retaining plate assembly  32 . The at least one channel opening  27  is provided as the containing channel that allows the movement of the antimicrobial solution  24  from within the interior chamber  23  to the contacting surface of the retaining plate  36 . The at least one channel opening  27  is found traversing into the interior chamber  23 . The at least one channel is provided specifically for the at least one wick  28  subsequently the at least one channel is traversed by the at least one wick  28 . The at least one wick  28  functions as the component that allows the antimicrobial solution  24  to travel from the interior chamber  23  to retaining plate assembly  32 . The at least one wick  28  accomplishes this through a capillary action provided by its material construction. In the present invention the at least one wick  28  comprises a first end  29 , a second end  30 , and a stopper  31 . The first end  29  and the second end  30  are provided as the extremities of the at least one wick  28 . The second end  30  is found positioned within the interior chamber  23  while the first end  29  and the stopper  31  are positioned adjacent to the retaining plate  36  mount. The positioning of the first end  29  relative to the second end  30  is provided by the positioning of the stopper  31  which prevents the first end  29  from traversing the at least one channel. 
     Referencing  FIG. 5 , the retaining plate assembly  32  is the upper portion of the present invention that contains the contacting surface but additionally functions as a means to retain the paper towel roll  44  to allow separation of a perforated sheet. The retaining plate assembly  32  is found detachably coupled to the reservoir assembly  18 . Specifically the retaining plate assembly  32  is found detachably coupled to the retaining plate assembly mount  25 . In the present invention the retaining plate assembly  32  comprises a retaining cap  33 , a retaining plate  36 , and an absorbent pad  38 . The retaining cap  33  is as the means to secure the retaining plate  36  to the retaining plate  36  mount. The retaining cap  33  additionally functions as a maniputable surface that allows the user to detachably couple the reservoir assembly  18  from the pedestal assembly  6 , providing the retaining plate assembly  32  is coupled to the reservoir assembly  18 . To accomplish this function he retaining cap  33  comprises a second threaded mount  34  and a knob  35 . The second threaded mount  34  is the complementary component engagement to the first threaded mount  26  of the retaining plate assembly mount  25 . The knob  35  is the portion of the retaining cap  33  that is positioned above the second threaded mount  34 . The knob  35  is the most visible portion of the retaining cap  33 . The knob  35  functions as a handle, wherein the user would grab the knob  35  to remove the reservoir assembly  18  and the retaining plate assembly  32  from the pedestal assembly  6 . The knob  35  additionally functions as the handles that permit the user to attach and detach the retaining plate assembly  32  to the reservoir assembly  18 . The retaining cap  33  is utilized as the means to retain the retaining plate  36  to the retaining plate assembly mount  25 , by way of the engagement between the first threaded mount  26  and the second threaded mount  34 . The retaining plate  36  is provided as a barrier between the user and the paper towel roll  44 . The retaining plate  36  is positioned around the retaining plate assembly mount  25  wherein the retaining plate assembly mount  25  is positioned concentrically to the retaining plate  36 . The retaining plate  36  contains an absorbent pad mount  37  that holds the absorbent pad  38 . The absorbent pad mount  37  is aligned with the at least one channel resulting in the first end  29  being positioned within the absorbent pad mount  37 . The absorbent pad  38  is provided as a moisture retaining material that is positioned concentrically with the absorbent pad mount  37 . The absorbent pad  38  is the disinfecting contact surface that utilizes the antimicrobial solution  24  transported through the at least one wick  28  as the means to disinfect the surface after user contact. The absorbent pad  38  is provided in fluid communication with the at least one wick  28 , allowing the movement of the antimicrobial solution  24  from within the interior chamber  23  to the absorbent pad  38 . The aforementioned engagement is permitted through the positioning and engagement between the first end  29  and the absorbent pad  38  within the absorbent pad mount  37 . 
     Referencing  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 4 , the platform assembly  39  is the raised shelf that is positioned above the stationary base  1  and functions as a non-interfering surface, where the user would be able to deposit or position a plurality of secondary items that include but are not limited to, soap dispensers, lotion dispensers, and possible mechanical systems that would allow for hand-free operation of the paper towel dispenser. In addition to being coupled to the stationary base  1 , the platform assembly  39  is found positioned peripherally to the positioning of the collinear alignment that exists between the pedestal assembly  6 , the reservoir assembly  18 , and the retaining plate assembly  35 . In the current embodiment of the present invention, the platform assembly  39  comprises a plurality of support posts  40 , a plurality of platform fasteners  41 , a raised platform  42 , and at least one bounding obstruction  43 . the plurality of support posts  40  are provided as vertically oriented columns that elevate the positioning of the raised platform  42  relative to the positioning of the stationary base  1 . Each of the plurality of support posts  40  found coupled to each of the plurality of platform assembly mounts  5 , wherein the each support post  40  of the plurality of support posts  40  corresponds to each platform assembly mount  5  of the plurality of platform assembly mounts  5 . the plurality of support posts  40  are positioned between stationary base  1  and the raised platform  42 . The raised platform  42  is the elevated shelf that is positioned above the bearing surface  3  of the stationary base  1 . The raised platform  42  provides the user with a non interfering surface for positioning secondary items. The raised platform  42  is specifically shaped to prevent unwanted interactions with the operability of the paper towel dispenser. The raised platform  42  accomplishes this by being peripherally positioned to the centralized portion of the present invention intended for the paper towel roll  44 , wherein the centralized portion additionally serves as the positioning of the collinear alignment between the pedestal assembly  6 , the reservoir assembly  18 , and the retaining plate assembly  35 . The raised platform  42  is secured to the plurality of support posts  40  by way of the plurality of platform fasteners  41 . Each of the plurality of platform fasteners  41  traverse into each of the plurality of support posts  40 , by traversing through the raised platform  42  on the side opposite the plurality of support posts  40 . Positioned on top of the raised platform  42  is at least one bounding obstruction  43 . the at least one bounding obstruction  43  is the peripherally positioned obstruction that is provided as a barrier for maintaining the secondary items that are positioned on top of the raised platform  42  in place. The at least one bounding obstruction  43  is peripherally positioned on the raised platform opposite the plurality of support posts  40 . The at least one bounding obstruction  43  provides a containing barrier but can additionally be configured as a mount for the secondary items. 
     Referencing  FIG. 7  and  FIG. 8 , in the current embodiment of the present invention, the user would place a paper towel roll  44  or refill a used paper towel roll  44  to the paper towel dispenser with disinfecting contact surface by detaching the retaining plate assembly  32  and the reservoir assembly  18  from pedestal assembly  6 . The user would grab the knob  35  of the retaining cap  33  and pull in upward motion. The force of the user pulling the knob  35  would translate through the retaining plate assembly  32  to the reservoir assembly  18  and the cause the magnetic engagement between the reservoir base coupler  15  and the pedestal assembly coupler  20  by way of the first magnetic coupler  16  and the second magnetic coupler  21 , respectively. Although the detachable coupling is provided between the retaining plate  36  and the reservoir assembly  18  by way of the detachable engagement of the first threaded mount  26  to the second threaded mount  34 , the coupling is able to secure the two components sufficiently, allowing then to be detached from the pedestal assembly  6  as a combined component. The detached components enable access to the pedestal assembly  6  and the stationary base  1 . With the pedestal assembly  6  and the stationary base  1  accessible, spent paper towel rolls  44  would be removed and replaced with new ones. The new paper towel roll  44  would be sleeved over the pedestal assembly  6  until resting on the bearing surface  3 . The inner portion of the paper towel roll  44  would be stabilized by the lower stabilizing element  8  which would keep the paper towel roll  44  concentric to the present invention. At this point the user would manipulate the present invention and reconnect the reservoir assembly  18  to the pedestal assembly  6 . The lower portion of the retaining plate  36  would lightly rest on the upper portion of the new paper towel roll  44  while the first magnetic coupler  16  and the second magnetic coupler  21  reengaged in a detachable coupling. 
     Referencing  FIG. 8 , in the current embodiment of the present invention, prior to reattaching the reservoir assembly  18  to the pedestal assembly  6 , the user would compare the height of the paper towel roll  44  between the lower portion of the retaining plate  36  and the bearing surface  3 . Dependent on the measurement of the paper towel roll  44 , wherein the measurement would indicate if the new paper towel roll  44  was the same height as the pervious roll, the user would utilize the height adjustment mechanism  11 . To adjust the height to accommodate the new paper towel roll  44  the user would remove the adjustable fastener  14  from its engagement with the slot  13  and the adjuster mount  17 . The user would then adjust the height of the reservoir base coupler  15 , realigning the adjuster mount  17  to another slot  13 . The adjustable fastener  14  would then be placed in alignment with the repositioned adjuster mount  17  and the slot  13 . The engagement of the adjustable fastener  14  and the adjuster mount  17  would secure the reservoir base coupler  15  to the appropriate height for connecting the reservoir assembly  18  and retaining plate assembly  32  to accommodate the new paper towel roll  44 . 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the user would acquire a single paper towel from the paper towel roll  44  by utilizing the paper towel dispenser with disinfecting surface. To acquire the single paper towel from the paper towel roll  44  the user would initially wash their hands. The user would then utilize their index finger and middle finger to form a “V” shape around the knob  35 . The user would push their index finger and their middle finger on to the absorbent pad  38 . The pressure placed on the absorbent pad  38 . The user would then pull out a single paper towel or pull out a desired length causing the rotation of the paper towel roll  44  on top of the bearing surface  3 . At which point, the user would then push down the retaining plate  36  by way of the absorbent pad  38  to retain the paper towel roll  44  from turning. The user would then pull down on the corner of the single paper towel detaching it from the paper towel roll  44 . The index finger and the middle finger that contacted the retaining plate assembly  32  through the absorbent pad  38  would be sanitized through the antimicrobial solution  24  found in the absorbent pad  38 . Through the aforementioned process the user would acquire a single paper towel roll  44  with significantly reduced risk of indirect physical contact transmission of germs. 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the bearing surface  3  is provided as a smooth surface with a low friction coefficient to enable the rotation of the paper towel roll  44  during the dispensing process. While the bearing surface  3  is described with the aforementioned characteristic, a particular material construction is not explicitly specified. Even though the particular material construction is not explicitly specified it should be noted that the bearing surface  3  can be constructed of any material that enables the smooth rotation of a paper towel roll  44  when coincident with surface. 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the pedestal assembly mount  4  and the stationary base mount  7  are coupled together in a non-specific engagement. Although the pedestal assembly mount  4  and the stationary base mount  7  are described through a non specific engagement, the pedestal assembly mount  4  and the stationary base mount  7  are depicted as being coupled through the use of a threaded bolt and a threaded opening, respectively. While the attachment means in the current embodiment of the present invention is broadly described it should be understood that any mean utilized to couple the stationary base mount  7  to the pedestal assembly mount  4  could potentially be utilized as long as the engagement provides a normal positioning of the elongated cylinder body  9 . 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the height adjustment mechanism  11  is described as being provided through the interactions of the shaft  12 , the slot  13 , and the detachable coupler with the adjuster mount  17  of the reservoir base coupler  15 . While the present invention describes the aforementioned components as being required for the variable height adjustment of the reservoir assembly  18  and the retaining plate assembly  32 , the particular engagement for the adjustable fastener  14  and the adjuster mount  17  are not explicitly specified. Although no explicit engagement is described it should be noted that a component arrangement that allows an analog of the reservoir base coupler  15  to be secured in place within the shaft  12 , through a component that traverses through the shaft  12  and to engage the reservoir base coupler  15  would constitute an obvious variation. 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the engagement between the first magnetic coupler  16  and the second magnetic coupler  21  is described to an extent sufficient to understand a that a magnetic engagement exists. While the first magnetic coupler  16  and the second magnetic coupler  21  are not explicitly described as containing magnets, it should be understood that at least one magnetic component within the aforementioned engagement would be required. With the aforementioned, the first magnetic coupler  16  or the second magnetic coupler  21  could potentially be a non magnetic metallic plate as long as the former is a magnetic component. 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the absorbent pad  38  is constructed from cellulose. While the current embodiment of the present invention utilizes an absorbent pad  38  constructed of cellulose, it should be noted that additional embodiments of the present invention can potentially construct the absorbent pad  38  of any material that does not hinder the function of the existing component construction 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the antimicrobial solution  24  utilized to disinfect the surfaces of the retaining plate  36  is an alcohol. While the present invention does not explicitly described the concentration or the type of alcohol, the current embodiment of the present invention can utilizes at least 50% wt ethanol or isopropyl alcohol with no discernible difference in capillary transport through the at least one wick  28 . Although the current embodiment utilizes alcohol additional embodiment may potentially utilizes any antimicrobial solution  24  that is able to be transported through the at least one wick  28  from the interior chamber  23 . 
     In the current embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of support posts  40  are mounted to the plurality of platform mounts through a non specific engagement. While the coupling between the plurality of support posts  40  and the plurality of platform mounts is not explicitly explained, it should be noted that the engagement could include a detachable or permanent engagement. The non specific engagement allows the platform assembly  39  to be coupled to the stationary base  1  as a permanent component or as an accessory component that can be included depending on the wants of the user. It should be noted that the non specific engagement permits could potentially be provided by the coupling with an adhesive compound or a detachable engagement such as a magnetic coupling. 
     In an additional embodiment of the present invention the reservoir assembly  18  can be provided with two additional hollow bodies that enable the distribution of antibacterial soap and a moisturizing solution. The additional embodiment would allow for an individual or combined dispensing spout or separate means for distributing the antibacterial soap or moisturizing solution from within the interior chamber  23  of their hollow bodies. Furthermore while the above mentioned embodiment describes an antibacterial soap and moisturizing solution dispensed from secondary and tertiary hollow bodies, that it should be understood that any solution that could potentially be utilized. This interpretation allows for the use of perfumes or other solutions to be incorporated into the construction of the additional embodiment. 
     In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the dispensing process described would be provided with an automated system that does not require direct human contact with the apparatus to acquire a single paper towel. The aforementioned additional embodiment utilizes a pedestal assembly  6 , a reservoir assembly  18 , and an absorbent pad  38  but would not require the user to interact with the retaining plate  36  in order to dispense paper towels. 
     Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.