1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to improvements in toilet paper dispensing apparatus.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Various constructions are known for supporting a roll of toilet paper in a conventional fashion, that is wherein the axis of the roll is substantially parallel to a wall or other supporting structure within a bathroom. Representative of one such construction are the patents to Pendergast, U.S. Pat. No. 2,579,201 and Pinkham, Jr., U.S. Pat. No. 2,873,158. In each of these instances sidewalls are provided for supporting the ends of the roll and the apparatus includes a hinged top or front portion which is movable between open and closed positions.
Other representative patents are those to Patterson et al., U.S. Pat. No. 2,487,763 and Marchand, U.S. Pat. No. 2,576,526. In each of these patents, the invention incorporates a casing or enclosure having a pivotally mounted front portion supporting a roll and movable between open and closed position.
In the patent to Chevas, U.S. Pat. No. 3,750,971, a cantilevered roll extends outwardly from one sidewall of the casing or enclosure and the apparatus further includes an integral top and opposite sidewall hinged for movement between open and closed positions.
Still another representative of the prior art is the patent to Girard U.S. Pat. No. 3,475,067, which discloses a dispenser intended for mounting to the upper rim of the toilet bowl rather than to a wall or partition of the bathroom.