Patent Publication Number: US-10321792-B2

Title: Systems and methods for product dispensing

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to the field of product dispensing. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a system and method for holding and dispensing rolled products while simultaneously providing the capability to dispense a secondary product. 
     BACKGROUND 
     It has become quite common for products to be stored in a rolled form. Rolled products are advantageous for some applications because they take up a minimal amount of space and are easy to dispense. In some applications, it is desirable to have quick access to two different products. For example, in a bathroom it is often desired to have quick access to toilet tissue, wipes, personal hygiene products, and other products. 
     Typically, rolled products are stored in a holder. The holder may allow the rolled product to rotate while maintaining the rolled product in a location. In this way, the rolled product can be easily dispensed. For example, toilet paper dispensers are typically mounted to a wall and allow a roll of toilet paper to be dispensed therefrom. However, typical toilet paper dispensers lack the capability to dispense an additional product and instead only dispense toilet paper. It is common for user of a toilet to use a mobile device. However, when the user wishes to access rolled products the mobile device must be stowed. Typical toilet paper dispensers lack the capability to receive the mobile device while retaining the mobile device when the toilet paper is dispensed from the toilet paper dispensers. 
     Accordingly, it is desirable to develop a holder for rolled products that provides the ability to dispense rolled products and an additional product while retaining a mobile device. In particular, it is desirable to develop a toilet paper dispenser that provides the ability to dispense toilet paper and an additional product while retaining a mobile device. For example, it would be desirable to utilize a toilet paper dispenser to quickly dispense both toilet paper and additional bathroom products (e.g., wet wipes, soaps, sprays, etc.). 
     SUMMARY 
     One embodiment relates to a rolled product dispenser. The rolled product dispenser includes a frame configured to be coupled to a wall, a product arm configured to support and retain a rolled product for dispensing, the product arm coupled to the frame, an auxiliary dispenser configured to dispense a secondary product, the auxiliary dispenser coupled to the frame, and a channel configured to receive a mobile device of a user on a bottom surface of the channel, the channel integrated within the frame. 
     Another embodiment is related to a system for dispensing toilet paper and wipes in a bathroom. The system includes a frame configured to be coupled to a wall of a bathroom via a fastener connection with the wall, a product arm configured to receive toilet paper and facilitate dispensing of the toilet paper, the product arm coupled to the frame, and an auxiliary dispenser configured to dispense wipes, the auxiliary dispenser coupled to the frame where the auxiliary dispenser is operable between an open position and a closed position, where the wipes can be loaded into a receiving bay when the auxiliary dispenser is in the open position, and where the wipes can be dispensed from the receiving bay by a user when the auxiliary dispenser is in the closed position. 
     Another embodiment is related to a method for manufacturing a rolled product dispenser. The method includes constructing a frame, forming a receiving channel in the frame, the receiving channel configured to receive a mobile device, coupling a product arm to the frame, the product arm configured to receive a rolled product, forming a receiving bay in the frame, inserting an auxiliary dispenser into the receiving bay, the auxiliary dispenser configured to dispense a secondary product, and inserting a light into the frame, the light configured to illuminate the rolled product. 
     Another embodiment relates to a method for receiving and dispensing rolled product and secondary product to a user. The method includes receiving rolled product on a product arm coupled to a frame of a rolled product dispensing system, loading secondary product into an auxiliary dispenser in an open position, biasing the auxiliary dispenser to a closed position, placing a mobile device of a user in a channel of the frame of the rolled product dispensing system, illuminating the rolled product through the use of a light coupled to the frame, dispensing the rolled product from the product arm, and dispensing the secondary product from an opening in the auxiliary dispenser. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of a rolled product dispenser, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG. 2  is a side view of the rolled product dispenser shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a front perspective view of another rolled product dispenser, according to an exemplary embodiment; 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of the rolled product dispenser shown in  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a rear view of the rolled product dispenser shown in  FIG. 3 ; and 
         FIG. 6  is a flow diagram of a dispensing process for a rolled product dispenser, according to an exemplary embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. 
     Referring to the Figures generally, various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a rolled product dispenser for dispensing a rolled product (e.g., toilet paper, toilet tissue, paper towels, etc.) and a secondary product (e.g., wipes, wet wipes, personal hygiene products, etc.). The rolled product dispenser is configured to dispense rolled products. The rolled product dispenser may include an auxiliary dispenser mounted on the frame of the rolled product dispenser. The auxiliary dispenser may dispense the secondary product through an opening in the auxiliary dispenser. The auxiliary dispenser may be opened so that the secondary product can be loaded into a receiving bay. The rolled product dispenser may also include a product arm coupled to the frame for dispensing the rolled product. The product arm may be selectively removable from the frame. 
     The rolled product dispenser may also include a retaining channel. The retaining channel may receive a mobile device of a user such that the mobile device is secured in the retaining channel. The retaining channel may include a bottom surface configured to interface with the mobile device. The bottom surface may assist the retaining channel in preventing unintended movement of the mobile device in the retaining channel. The rolled product dispenser may also include a light. The light may illuminate portions of the rolled product device or the user. These and other features of the present disclosure are described more fully herein. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1-2 , a device (e.g., mechanism, system, etc.), shown as rolled product dispenser  100 , is shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As described herein, rolled product dispenser  100  is configured to dispense a personal hygiene product, shown as toilet paper. However, rolled product dispenser  100  may also dispense other rolled products. Rolled product dispenser  100  includes a frame (e.g., base, mount, panel, etc.), shown as frame  110 . Frame  110  is configured to secure rolled product dispenser  100  to a mounting surface (e.g., wall, panel, stud, shelf, tile, etc.). Rolled product dispenser  100  also includes a dispenser, shown as auxiliary dispenser  120 . Auxiliary dispenser  120  is coupled to frame  110  and configured to receive a secondary personal hygiene product. In some embodiments, auxiliary dispenser  120  is configured to receive wipes (e.g., wet wipes, baby wipes, etc.). Auxiliary dispenser  120  is operable between a closed position (e.g., vertical position), where the secondary product is dispensed from auxiliary dispenser  120 , and an open position, where the secondary product is loaded into auxiliary dispenser  120 . Following these embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  may be used to simultaneously or sequentially dispense toilet paper and wipes. Auxiliary dispenser  120  includes an opening (e.g., hole, gap, etc.), shown as opening  130 . Opening  130  may allow a user to remove wipes from auxiliary dispenser  120  easily while securely retaining the wipes (e.g., wipes package, etc.). Opening  130  is substantially parallel to the mounting surface when auxiliary dispenser  120  is in the closed position. In some examples, opening  130  is vertically oriented when auxiliary dispenser  120  is in the closed position. 
     Rolled product dispenser  100  also includes a rolled product holder (e.g., bar, hook, prong, etc.), shown as product arm  140 . Product arm  140  is configured to receive and support a rolled product and to maintain a position of the rolled product in relation to rolled product dispenser  100 . Product arm  140  includes a first portion, shown as adaptor portion  142 , a second portion, shown as spacing portion  144 , and a third portion, shown as retaining portion  146 . Adaptor portion  142  is configured to couple product arm  140  to frame  110 . Spacing portion  144  is designed to establish a target spacing between frame  110  and the rolled product that is to be received by product arm  140 . Retaining portion  146  is configured to provide a securing force on the rolled product such that the rolled product is not unintentionally removed from product arm  140 . Product arm  140  may be mounted with friction bushings to allow controlled movement of product arm  140  toward the user or to accommodate different sizes of rolled products. 
     Rolled product dispenser  100  also includes a channel (e.g., canal, slot, tray, etc.), shown as retaining channel  150 . Retaining channel  150  is intended to receive various items from a user such as a mobile device (e.g., phone, smart phone, tablet, etc.) and other personal items (e.g., keys, purses, wallets, etc.). Retaining channel  150  includes a surface (e.g., face, etc.), shown as bottom surface  160 . Bottom surface  160  is configured to provide a retaining force on any items placed in retaining channel  150 . For example, bottom surface  160  may include a gel pad or similar material intended to prevent a user&#39;s phone from slipping out of retaining channel  150  if rolled product dispenser  100  is bumped. According to various embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  further includes an illumination source (e.g., light emitting diode (LED), lighting element, light source, bulb, etc.), shown as light  170 . Light  170  is configured to illuminate portions of product arm  140  such that the user can see a rolled product in situations where lighting is compromised. However, in some embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  does not include light  170 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , rolled product dispenser  100  further includes a compartment (e.g., zone, void, etc.), shown as receiving bay  200 . Receiving bay  200  may be sized according to the size of auxiliary dispenser  120 . For example, receiving bay  200  may be sized to receive a box of wipes. In an exemplary operation, receiving bay  200  is accessed by a user moving auxiliary dispenser  120  from the closed position to the open position. In the open position, the user may load secondary product (e.g., wipes, etc.) into receiving bay  200  and thereby into auxiliary dispenser  120 . In this way, auxiliary dispenser  120  can be loaded with secondary product. According to an exemplary embodiment, auxiliary dispenser  120  is accessed by articulating a lid of auxiliary dispenser  120 . Similarly, the secondary product can be dispensed (e.g., extracted, etc.) from receiving bay  200  when auxiliary dispenser  120  is in the closed position. 
     According to various embodiments, frame  110  is constructed at least primarily from a plastic material. For example, in some embodiments frame  110  is constructed from polymer blend or alloy. Frame  110  may be colored. For example, frame  110  may be colored to match surrounding fixtures (e.g., toilets, etc.) or surfaces (e.g., walls). Similarly, frame  110  may be painted. For example, if frame  110  is constructed from plastic, paint for plastic may be used. Similarly, frame  110  may be constructed from other materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, and porcelain. In some applications, frame  110  is constructed from multiple materials. For example, frame  110  may have a plastic or polymer core surrounded by a metallic shell. In this way, frame  110  may have the desirable characteristics of metal while having the desirable characteristics the plastic or polymer. Further, frame  110  may be covered in an applique configured to apply a design to frame  110 . The design may match a design of an environment where rolled product dispenser  100  will be installed in. 
     In some applications, frame  110  is subjected to a finishing process. For example, frame  110  may be brushed, polished, chromed, plated, anodized, and coated. In some examples, frame  110  resembles brushed nickel, antique brass, and gold plate. Frame  110  may mount rolled product dispenser  100  to a wall. For example, frame  110  may be secured to the wall through the use of fasteners (e.g., screws, bolts, etc.) in at least one of frame  110  and the wall. The interaction between a fastener in frame  110  and a fastener in the wall may be referred to as a fastener connection and/or a hardmount. In other applications, frame  110  is secured to the wall using adhesive strips. According to an exemplary embodiment, frame  110  includes adhesive strips mounted on frame  110  and frame  110  may be mounted to the wall through the use of a combination of the fasteners and/or fastener connections and the adhesive strips. 
     Auxiliary dispenser  120  may be used to provide additional products to a user. For example, auxiliary dispenser  120  may provide a user with medicated wipes. Similarly, auxiliary dispenser  120  may provide a user with washcloths, tissues, disposable toilet seat covers, soaps, sprays, lotions, creams, and other personal hygiene products. Opening  130  may be of various shapes and sizes depending on auxiliary dispenser  120 . Similarly, opening  130  may also be configured to provide a desired effect on a secondary product. For example, opening  130  may be serrated such that removal of a section of a product from auxiliary dispenser  120  may be easier. Similarly, opening  130  may be covered by moveable flaps such that products from within auxiliary dispenser  120  are covered and/or secured. 
     In some alternative embodiments, auxiliary dispenser  120  may provide the user with a personal hygiene product such as a tampon, diaper (e.g., baby, adult, etc.), or catheter. In other alternative applications, auxiliary dispenser  120  is intended to receive waste from the user (e.g., wrappers, paper, etc.) and serve as a waste bin. In another alternative example, auxiliary dispenser  120  is configured to receive biological waste (e.g., needles, etc.) in a locked container. In still other alternative applications, auxiliary dispenser  120  is replaced with advertising content or a display screen configured to provide visual content to the user. In an alternative embodiment, opening  130  is configured to be covered by a lockable door. According to this embodiment, the lockable door covering opening  130  is moveable if a user performs a target action. For example, the lockable door may be opened by a user after paying for a product from auxiliary dispenser  120  (e.g., via depositing funds, dipping a credit card, etc.). Similarly, the lockable door may be opened by a user through the use of a key (e.g., proximity based key, tumbler based key, etc.). In one alternative example, the lockable door may be opened after the user completes an action on a mobile application, accessible through a mobile device of the user. The action may be paying for use of a product from auxiliary dispenser  120 . The lockable door of auxiliary dispenser  120  may be configured to secure extra rolled products for use in rolled product dispenser  100 . Similarly, auxiliary dispenser  120  may be lockable in the open position or the closed position. For example, auxiliary dispenser  120  may be locked in the closed position by a key being turned in a lock on auxiliary dispenser  120 . 
     Product arm  140  is configured to receive and facilitate dispensing a product. In many applications, product arm  140  is round in shape (e.g., in cross-section). According to various embodiments, product arm  140  is constructed from aluminum. However, in other applications product arm  140  may be constructed from stainless steel, plastic, a polymer blend, an alloy, or other suitable material such that the rolled product dispenser  100  may be tailored for a target application. Depending on the application, product arm  140  may be painted, coated, finished, or otherwise treated like frame  110 . For example, product arm  140  may have a brushed nickel finish, an antique brass finish, or a gold plate finish. Similarly, product arm  140  may be constructed from multiple materials. For example, product arm  140  may have a plastic or polymer core surrounded by a metallic shell. In this way, product arm  140  may have the desirable characteristics of metal while having the desirable characteristics the plastic or polymer. In an exemplary embodiment, frame  110  is constructed from a plastic material and product arm  140  is constructed from aluminum. Further, product arm  140  may be covered in an applique configured to apply a design to product arm  140 . The design may match a design of an environment where rolled product dispenser  100  will be installed in. 
     In some alternative embodiments, product arm  140  incorporates a light such to provide illumination. For example, a light on product arm  140  may illuminate portions of rolled product dispenser  100  such as auxiliary dispenser  120 , may illuminate a rolled product received by product arm  140 , or may illuminate a portion of an area surrounding rolled product dispenser  100  (e.g., the floor, a toilet, etc.). According to various embodiments, product arm  140  is substantially C-shaped. 
     According to various embodiments, adaptor portion  142  is configured to be inserted into frame  110 . For example, adaptor portion  142  may be threaded and frame  110  may include a threaded hole such that adaptor portion  142  may be threaded into frame  110 . Similarly, adaptor portion  142  may include a threaded nut configured to engage a threaded portion of frame  110  to secure product arm  140  to frame  110 . Instead of utilizing a threaded connection, adaptor portion  142  may utilize integral attachment features (e.g., snap-fit features, etc.) to couple frame  110 . Adaptor portion  142  may also be adhesively affixed to frame  110  through the use of an adhesive such as glue, rubber cement, calk, and other suitable adhesives. Alternatively, adaptor portion  142  may be permanently affixed to frame  110  through a material fusion process such as welding. In some embodiments, product arm  140  is selectively removable (e.g., detachable, etc.). For example, in an application (e.g., installation, etc.) where a rolled product dispenser is present, the user may wish to utilize the existing rolled product dispenser. In this situation, the user detaches product arm  140  so that rolled product dispenser  100  can be utilized along with the existing rolled product dispenser. However, in other applications where an existing rolled product dispenser is present, product arm  140  may not be removed. Instead, both product arm  140  and the existing rolled product dispenser may both be used or the existing rolled product dispenser may be removed. Such flexibility allows rolled product dispenser  100  to be easily retrofit into various applications. 
     Spacing portion  144  is defined by a length. The length of spacing portion  144  determines the distance between adaptor portion  142  and retaining portion  146 . Accordingly, the length of spacing portion  144  determines the rolled products which may be received by product arm  140 . For example, the length of spacing portion  144  determines a maximum diameter of rolled products that may be received by product arm  140 . Accordingly, the length of product arm  140  may be varied such that rolled product dispenser  100  is tailored for a target application. Spacing portion  144  may be integral with adaptor portion  142  and retaining portion  146  or may be affixed to either or both of adaptor portion  142  and retaining portion  146 . According to various embodiments, the angle adaptor portion  142  and spacing portion  144  and the angle between retaining portion  146  and spacing portion  144  are substantially ninety degrees. However, depending on the application, these angles may be varied. For instance, these angles may be manipulated to place the rolled product in a desired location. Similarly, while spacing portion  144  is shown as substantially straight, it is understood that spacing portion  144  may be curved or otherwise shaped such that rolled product dispenser  100  is tailored for a target application. 
     Retaining portion  146  is defined by a length. Similar to the length of spacing portion  144 , the length of retaining portion  146  determines the rolled products which may be received by product arm  140 . For example, the length of retaining portion  146  determines a maximum length of a rolled product which may be received by product arm  140 . Retaining portion  146  is also determined by a diameter. The diameter of retaining portion  146  also determines the rolled products which may be received by product arm  140 . Rolled products may be defined by an inside diameter through which retaining portion  146  may be inserted. Only products having an inside diameter greater than the diameter of retaining portion  146  may be received by product arm  140 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , retaining portion  146  includes a protrusion (e.g., projection, protuberance, etc.), shown as end stop  148 . End stop  148  is configured to prevent a rolled product from sliding off of retaining portion  146 . In this way, end stop  148  allows rolled product dispenser  100  to be operated reliably by a user. End stop  148  includes an angled portion and a protuberance portion. For example, as shown in  FIG. 1 , end stop  148  is angled from retaining portion  146  and includes a spherically-shaped protuberance. In this example, the angled portion of end stop  148  cooperates with the protuberance to retain a rolled product on product arm  140 . The protuberance of end stop  148  may be of various shapes and sizes. For example, end stop  148  may include a plate like protuberance. In some examples, end stop  148  may not include an angled portion or a protuberance. In some alternative examples, end stop  148  includes a security feature to prevent the rolled product from being removed without authorization. For example, end stop  148  may be a plate that secures the rolled product on product arm  140  such that the rolled product cannot be removed from product arm  140  without the use of a key. 
     According to various embodiments, retaining channel  150  is integrated within (e.g., integral to, etc.) frame  110 . Retaining channel  150  is defined by a width and depth. According to various embodiments, the width and depth of retaining channel  150  is selected such that retaining channel  150  may receive a variety of different mobile devices. For example, a combination of the width and the depth of retaining channel  150  may allow a user to place a smartphone in retaining channel  150  such that the smartphone is propped upright. The width and depth of retaining channel  150  may be determined based on an average width and depth of a plurality of smartphones (e.g., smartphones of one brand, smartphones common in one region, etc.). Similarly, retaining channel  150  may have a width and depth that account for a smartphone case. Retaining channel  150  is also defined by a length. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the length of retaining channel  150  is equal to a length of frame  110  so that retaining channel  150  extends along frame  110 . However, different lengths of retaining channel  150  may also be used. For example, retaining channel  150  may only extend along part of the length of frame  110 . In some alternative embodiments, retaining channel  150  is configured to couple to a smartphone. For example, a specialized smartphone case may include retaining features configured to selectively mate with receiving features on retaining channel  150 , thereby securing the mobile phone to retaining channel  150 . Following such an example, the connection between the specialized smartphone case and retaining channel  150  may provide electrical charging to the smartphone. Alternatively, retaining channel  150  may provide inductive charging to a smartphone. In some alternative embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  does not include retaining channel  150 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , a wall of retaining channel  150 , shown as back wall  210 , is sloped or otherwise angled towards the wall to which rolled product dispenser  100  is mounted causing the mobile device to achieve an angled or sloped position within retaining channel  150 . Through the angled or sloped position of the mobile device in retaining channel  150 , the force of gravity may bias the mobile phone against back wall  210 . In other words, back wall  210  is configured to maintain an upright position of a mobile device. According to various embodiments, back wall  210  is designed to support any object placed in retaining channel  150  that is in contact with back wall  210 . In this way, back wall  210  may prevent objects from slipping or tipping out of retaining channel  150 . 
     Bottom surface  160  may be covered by an applied anti-slip or non-slip product, coating, etching, or other suitable treatment to prevent a user&#39;s smartphone from slipping or otherwise moving in retaining channel  150 . For example, bottom surface  160  may be treated with a rubberized coating. Similarly, bottom surface  160  may be covered by an anti-slip tape. Bottom surface  160  may be knurled or otherwise imprinted and etched to provide an anti-slip surface. According to various embodiments, bottom surface  160  is configured to be parallel with the floor. However, in other embodiments, bottom surface  160  is angled to or away from the wall. In an alternative embodiment, bottom surface  160  has a stepped surface configured to receive items of various widths such as smartphones. Each stop may be formed according to a popular mobile phone width. Bottom surface  160  may extend along only part of retaining channel  150 . 
     According to various embodiments, light  170  is configured to illuminate a target (e.g., desired, etc.) location. For example, in some embodiments, light  170  is configured to illuminate auxiliary dispenser  120  and/or product arm  140 . Light  170  may be various sources of illumination. According to some embodiments, light  170  is a light emitting diode (LED). Light  170  may be selectively repositionable by the user between any number of locations. For example, light  170  may be able to selectively rotate between a number of angular positions. In some embodiments, light  170  is selectively repositionable such that light from light  170  illuminates product arm  140 , auxiliary dispenser  120 , and/or the user. Similarly, light  170  may be selectively operated by a user between several modes. For example, light  170  may have an “on” mode, where light  170  is illuminated at seventy percent of maximum output, an “off” mode, where light  170  is not illuminated, a “low” mode, where light  170  is illuminated at thirty percent of maximum output, and a “high” mode, where light  170  is illuminated at one-hundred percent of maximum output. Light  170  may be powered by an alternating current plug connection (e.g., a wall outlet, etc.), a battery, or a capacitor. Light  170  may be coupled to an energy generation or energy harvesting mechanism configured to provide electrical power to a capacitor electrically coupled to light  170 . In one example, light  170  is coupled to a photovoltaic array. 
     According to some embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  further includes a sensor (e.g., illumination sensor, photosensor, etc.) configured to detect an amount of light in an area surrounding rolled product dispenser  100 . The sensor may be coupled to light  170  and configured to control an output of light  170 . In various embodiments, the sensor is configured to turn on light  170  when a level or light in an environment is below a threshold. Similarly, the sensor may be configured to continuously vary the light produced by light  170 . Light  170  may also include a lens (e.g., refractor lens, magnifying lens, etc.). Light  170  may be illuminated a variety of different colors. For example, light  170  may be selectively operable between a first color (e.g., clear), a second color (e.g., red), and a third color (e.g., blue). In some applications, light  170  is a low-powered emergency light. Light  170  may be configured to provide informational context to a user. For example, during an emergency light  170  may operate according to a specified pattern corresponding to the emergency. Similarly, the sensor may be a motion sensor. In these applications, the motion sensor may turn on light  170  in response to a detected motion such as the user approaching rolled product dispenser  100 . 
     According to various embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  is configured to replace an existing rolled product dispenser (e.g., toilet paper dispenser, etc.). However, in an alternative embodiment, rolled product dispenser  100  is configured to compliment an existing rolled product dispenser. For example, rolled product dispenser  100  may not include product arm  140  and instead utilize the existing rolled product dispenser. In this way, the user need not uninstall the existing rolled product dispenser. In these applications, product arm  140  is removed from rolled product dispenser  100 . The user may also decide to uninstall the existing rolled product dispenser and reinstall product arm  140 . The existing rolled product dispenser may be a theft-resistant spindle, a vandal-resistant spindle, a toilet paper holder (e.g., hook, etc.), a single roll dispenser, a double roll dispenser, a three roll dispenser, a jumbo-roll dispenser, a twin jumbo-roll dispenser, a recessed dispenser, a surface mounted dispenser with hood, a spindle including an air freshener, or any other similar rolled product dispenser. Additionally, rolled product dispenser  100  may be installed alongside the existing rolled product dispenser, thus providing the user with the option of having two rolled products available simultaneously. 
     In various applications, rolled product dispenser  100  is installed in a bathroom (e.g., washroom, restroom, outhouse, etc.). Accordingly, rolled product dispenser  100  may be installed proximate a toilet, bidet, urinal, latrine, bathtub, shower, spa, hot tub, Jacuzzi, or other bathroom device. In a commercial setting, rolled product dispenser  100  may be installed in a bathroom stall. Rolled product dispenser  100  may be installed in restrooms on aircraft, naval vessels, and in portable toilets. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 3-5 , a dispenser, shown as rolled product dispenser  300 , is shown. Rolled product dispenser  300  includes a frame, shown as frame  310 . Frame  310  is configured to secure rolled product dispenser  300  to a wall (e.g., mounting surface, etc.). Frame  310  includes a dispenser, shown as auxiliary dispenser  320 . Auxiliary dispenser  320  is configured to dispense a secondary product to a user such that rolled product dispenser may provide the user with multiple products simultaneously. Auxiliary dispenser  320  includes an opening, shown as opening  330 . A user may access the secondary product in auxiliary dispenser  320  via opening  330 . According to various embodiments, auxiliary dispenser  320  is operable between a closed position, where the secondary product may be taken from auxiliary dispenser  320  by a user, and an open position, where the secondary product is loaded into auxiliary dispenser  320 . As shown in  FIGS. 3-4 , auxiliary dispenser  320  is not in the closed position. In one embodiment,  FIG. 4  illustrates auxiliary dispenser  320  in the open position. 
     Like rolled product dispenser  100 , rolled product dispenser  300  includes a rolled product holder (e.g., bar, hook, prong, etc.), shown as product arm  340 . Product arm  340  is configured to support and dispense a rolled product. Product arm  340  includes a first portion, shown as adaptor portion  342 , a second portion, shown as spacing portion  344 , and a third portion, shown as retaining portion  346 . Adaptor portion  342  is configured to secure product arm  340  to frame  310 . Spacing portion  344  is configured to facilitate a target distance between frame  310  and the rolled product on product arm  340 . Retaining portion  346  is configured to receive and retain the rolled product on product arm  340 . Retaining portion  346  may include a protrusion, shown as end stop  348 . End stop  348  may retain a rolled product on product arm  340 . 
     Rolled product dispenser  300  also includes a channel (e.g., canal, slot, tray, etc.), shown as retaining channel  350 . Retaining channel  350  may function and be structured similarly to retaining channel  150 . According to various embodiments, retaining channel  350  is configured to receive a device (e.g., mobile device, smartphone, tablet, etc.) or other object or possession (e.g., purse, clutch, etc.) of a user. Retaining channel  350  includes a surface (e.g., face, etc.), shown as bottom surface  360 . Bottom surface  360  is configured to prevent motion and movement of objects placed in retaining channel  350 . For example, bottom surface  360  may include an anti-microbial gel pad or similar material intended to maintain a position of a user&#39;s electronic device in retaining channel  350  if rolled product dispenser  300  is bumped. 
     Rolled product dispenser  300  also includes a compartment (e.g., zone, void, etc.), shown as receiving bay  355 . Much like receiving bay  200  of rolled product dispenser  100 , receiving bay  355  is configured to receive a secondary product for dispensing from auxiliary dispenser  320 . Receiving bay  355  is accessible through an opening (e.g., access, portal, etc.), shown as opening  365 . In application, secondary product is extracted from receiving bay  355  through opening  365  and then through opening  330 . In this way, opening  365  provides an additional layer of security and restraint, thereby ensuring that the secondary product stays in rolled product dispenser  300 . According to various embodiments, opening  365  is similar to opening  330 . In some embodiments, rolled product dispenser  300  may not include opening  365  in that receiving bay  355  is directly exposed across all of auxiliary dispenser  320 . 
     Rolled product dispenser  300  includes at least one hole, shown as mounting holes  380 , in frame  310 . Mounting holes  380  may cooperate with a fastener (e.g., fastening connection, bolt, screw, post, etc.) to secure rolled product dispenser  300  to a mounting surface (e.g., wall, panel, stud, shelf, tile, etc.). In some examples, mounting holes  380  are threaded and configured to receive threaded fasteners. In these examples, mounting holes  380  may be pre-formed (e.g., pre-drilled, pre-threaded, etc.). In other examples, mounting holes  380  are indicative of regions where fasteners are inserted into frame  310 . In these examples, mounting holes  380  may receive a threaded pattern from a fastener. Further, mounting holes  380  may be through-holes in which a user can access a fastener that is used to secure rolled product dispenser  300  to the mounting surface by inserting a tool (e.g., screw driver, nut driver, etc.) into mounting holes  380 . In these examples, mounting holes  380  may be covered with covering panels such as plugs, threaded covers, security covers, and other suitable covering panels such that the appearance and function of mounting holes  380  is generally hidden. In alternative embodiments, rolled product dispenser  300  is mounted to a mounting surface additionally or alternatively through a magnetic interaction with the mounting surface. In these examples, mounting holes  380  may contain magnets. 
     According to one alternative embodiment, secondary product may be removed through opening  330  at a first rate and removed through opening  365  at a second rate faster than the first rate. Similarly, in another alternative embodiment, opening  330  may facilitate removal of only a first amount of secondary product from auxiliary dispenser  320  while opening  365  facilitates removal of a second amount of secondary product, larger than the first amount. In this way, the user can selectively dispense secondary product from auxiliary dispenser  320 . According to yet another alternative embodiment, auxiliary dispenser  320  is removed from rolled product dispenser  300  such that secondary product is dispensed directly from opening  365 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , rolled product dispenser  300  further includes a number of locations, shown as adhesive tab locations  505 . According to various embodiments, adhesive tab locations  505  indicate regions where a plurality of adhesive tabs and/or fasteners are mounted to frame  310 . The adhesive tabs can be used in conjunction with fasteners in mounting holes  380  to couple rolled product dispenser  300  to a mounting surface. In some examples, the adhesive tabs and/or fasteners in adhesive tab locations  505  are circular and/or arranged in a circular group. In other examples, the adhesive tabs and/or fasteners in adhesive tab locations  505  are rectangular and/or arranged in a rectangular group. Additional or fewer adhesive tab locations  505  may be included in rolled product dispenser  300  such that rolled product dispenser  300  may be tailored for a target application. 
     Referring to  FIG. 6 , dispensing process  600  is described in detail. Dispensing process  600  begins with step  602 , receiving rolled product on a product arm (e.g., product arm  140 , product arm  340 , etc.). For example, a user may place a roll of toilet paper on the product arm. At step  604 , secondary product is loaded into an auxiliary dispenser (e.g., auxiliary dispenser  120 , auxiliary dispenser  320 , etc.). For example, the user may load wet wipes into the auxiliary dispenser. At step  606 , the auxiliary dispenser is closed. For example, after loading the auxiliary dispenser with wet wipes, the user closes the auxiliary dispenser. At step  608 , a mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.) of the user is placed in a channel (e.g., retaining channel  150 , etc.). For example, the user may place the user&#39;s cellphone in the channel. At step  610 , the rolled product is illuminated by a light (e.g., light  170 , etc.). For example, the roll of toilet paper on the product arm is illuminated by the light. At step  612 , the rolled product is dispensed from the product arm. For example, the user may dispense toilet paper by turning the roll of toilet paper. At step  614 , the secondary product is dispensed through an opening (e.g., opening  130 , opening  330 , etc.) in the auxiliary dispensed. For example, the user may grab wet wipes from the auxiliary dispenser through an opening. 
     In some applications, dispensing process  600  may include additional steps. At step  616 , the rolled product is removed from the product arm. For example, the user may remove the roll of toilet paper from the product arm. At step  618 , the product arm may be removed (e.g., detached, disconnected, etc.) from the frame. For example, the user may detach the product arm from the frame by pulling on the product arm and holding the frame still. At step  620 , the rolled product may be installed on an existing rolled product dispenser. For example, the user may insert the roll of toilet paper on a toilet paper dispenser that was previously present in the bathroom. At step  622 , the user may mount the rolled product dispensing system. For example, the rolled product dispensing system (e.g., rolled product dispenser  100 , rolled product dispenser  300 , etc.) may be mounted on a wall of the bathroom. In another example, the rolled product dispensing system may be mounted at a location proximate the existing rolled product dispenser. 
     According to various embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  and/or rolled product dispenser  300  are used to receive, hold (e.g., support, etc.), and dispense rolled products. Rolled products may include toilet tissue (e.g., toilet paper, etc.), tissue (e.g., Kleenex®, etc.), paper towels (e.g., shop towels, etc.), foils (e.g., aluminum foil, tin foil, etc.), wraps (e.g., Saran™ wrap, cellophane wrap, plastic wrap, etc.), and other suitable products including any other rolled paper products. According to various embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  and rolled product dispenser  300  are configured to receive an approximately ten centimeter wide roll of toilet paper having an outside diameter of twelve centimeters and inside diameter of approximately four centimeters. 
     In some embodiments, rolled product dispenser  100  and/or rolled product dispenser  300  further includes a speaker. The speaker may be configured to provide an audible alert to a user. For example, the speaker may be connected to an intercom of a store. Similarly, the speaker may be configured to play music or other audio files. It is understood that rolled product dispenser  100  and rolled product dispenser  300  may include more or less components than are shown and described and that components described in relation to rolled product dispenser  100  may be implemented in rolled product dispenser  300  and that components described in relation to rolled product dispenser  300  may be implemented in rolled product dispenser  100 . For example, rolled product dispenser  100  may not include retaining channel  150 , and thereby bottom surface  160 , or light  170 . For example, rolled product dispenser  100  may include mounting holes similar to mounting holes  380  and/or adhesive tab locations similar to adhesive tab locations  505 . Further, rolled product dispenser  100  and/or rolled product dispenser  300  may include an air freshener. For example, rolled product dispenser  300  may include an air freshener located on a portion of frame  310 . 
     It should be noted that references to “front,” “rear,” “upper,” “top,” “bottom,” “base,” and “lower” in this description are merely used to identify the various elements as they are oriented in the Figures. These terms are not meant to limit the element which they describe, as the various elements may be oriented differently in various temperature controlled cases. 
     Further, for purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” means the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or moveable in nature and/or such joining may allow for the flow of fluids, electricity, electrical signals, or other types of signals or communication between the two members. Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature. 
     It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of temperature controlled case and the angled discharge diffuser provided herein are illustrative only. Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present inventions have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in these embodiments (e.g., the structure of the assist device, the configuration of the first coupling arm and the second coupling arm, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure.