Toilet paper guide systems

Abstract

A toilet paper guide system having two hooks that hang on a toilet paper dispenser and a slot opening located at the bottom where the toilet paper enters the device. The device may provide for easy access to the toilet paper end and save the user from spending time trying to find the end of the toilet paper roll.

Claims

1. A toilet paper guide system comprising: a toilet paper guide assembly comprising a right-hook-member having a right-terminal-end and a right-hook-end; a left-hook-member having a left-terminal-end and a left-hook-end; and a sleeve assembly having a front-plate and a back-plate, wherein said toilet paper guide assembly comprises in functional combination said right-hook-member, said left-hook-member, and said sleeve assembly; wherein said sleeve assembly is mounted to said right-terminal-end and said left-terminal-end with said front-plate and said back-plate running parallel to each other and said right-terminal-end and said left-terminal-end running parallel to each other, said right-terminal-end and said left-terminal-end mounted perpendicular to said sleeve assembly; and wherein said toilet paper guide assembly is removably mounted to a toilet-paper-roll-holder and allows for easy and convenient access to an end of a roll of toilet paper such that a user can grasp said toilet paper and pull for dispensing for use; and wherein the toilet-paper-roll-holder comprises a frame and a bar mounted to the frame, wherein the bar is configured to extend through a core tube of a toilet paper roll, and wherein the right-hook-member and the left-hook-member are mounted on the bar.

2. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said toilet paper guide system comprises plastic.

3. The toilet paper guide system of claim 2 wherein said toilet paper guide system comprises metal for extended durability in use.

4. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said sleeve assembly comprises an opening for toilet paper to be inserted through and an exit by which said toilet paper egresses.

5. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said left-hook-hook-member and said left-hook-hook-member are parallel to each other when hung from a toilet-paper-roll-holder.

6. The toilet paper guide system of claim 5 wherein said right-hook-end of said right-hook-member is rearward facing with an orientation nearest a wall when hung.

7. The toilet paper guide system of claim 5 wherein said left-hook-end of said left-hook-member is rearward facing with an orientation nearest a wall when hung.

8. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said toilet paper is dispensed vertically as said roll is sequentially pulled from said roll.

9. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said toilet paper guide assembly is about 5 inches tall.

10. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said toilet paper guide assembly is about 4.5 inches wide.

11. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said sleeve assembly comprises a thumb-opening for gripping said toilet paper in said sleeve assembly.

12. The toilet paper guide system of claim 11 wherein said thumb-opening is located in said front-plate.

13. The toilet paper guide system of claim 1 wherein said front-plate comprises a tear-edge to pull said toilet paper against when dislodging an appropriate amount of sheets of said toilet paper has occurred.

14. A toilet paper guide system comprising: a toilet paper guide assembly comprising: a right-hook-member having a right-terminal-end and a right-hook-end; a left-hook-member having a left-terminal-end and a left-hook-end; and a sleeve assembly having a front-plate with a thumb-opening and a tear-edge, and a back-plate; wherein said toilet paper guide assembly comprises in functional combination said right-hook-member, said left-hook-member, and said sleeve assembly; wherein said thumb-opening of said sleeve assembly is configured for toilet paper to be inserted through and an exit by which toilet paper can egress; wherein said sleeve assembly is mounted to said right-terminal-end and said left-terminal-end with said front-plate and said back-plate running parallel to each other and said right-terminal-end and left-terminal-end running parallel to each other, said right-terminal-end and said left-terminal-end mounted perpendicular to said sleeve assembly; wherein said right-hook-member and said left-hook-member are parallel to each other when hung from a toilet-paper-roll-holder; wherein said thumb-opening is structured and arranged for gripping said toilet paper in said sleeve assembly; wherein said front-plate comprises said tear-edge to pull said toilet paper against when dislodging an appropriate amount of sheets of said toilet paper has occurred; wherein said toilet paper is dispensed vertically as said roll is sequentially pulled from said roll; wherein said right-hook-end of said right-hook-member and said left-hook-end of said left-hook-member are rearward facing with an orientation nearest a wall when hung; and wherein said toilet paper guide assembly is removably mounted to said toilet-paper-roll-holder and allows for easy and convenient access to an end sheet of a roll of said toilet paper such that a user can grasp said toilet paper and pull for dispensing for use; and wherein said toilet paper guide assembly is removably mounted to said toilet-paper-roll- holder and allows for easy and convenient access to an end sheet of a roll of said toilet paper such that a user can grasp said toilet paper and pull for dispensing for use; and wherein said toilet-paper-roll-holder.

15. The toilet paper guide system of claim 14 further comprising a kit including: at least one said toilet paper guide assembly and a set of user instructions.

16. A method of using a toilet paper guide system comprising the steps of: providing said toilet paper guide assembly of claim 14; removably mounting said toilet paper guide assembly from a toilet-paper-roll-holder such that said toilet paper guide assembly occupies a hung-position below a roll of toilet paper; and feeding an end of said roll of toilet paper through said opening of said sleeve assembly such that a user can grasp said toilet paper and pull for dispensing for use.

17. The method of claim 16 further comprising the step of tearing said toilet paper by sustained contact against a tear-edge after dislodging an appropriate amount of said toilet paper.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, toilet paper guide system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a toilet paper guide system during an in-use condition showing right-hook-member and a left-hook-member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating the toilet paper guide system comprising a toilet paper guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

(4) FIG. 3 is a bottom view illustrating the toilet paper guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-2.

(5) FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a kit for the toilet paper guide system according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

(6) FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the toilet paper guide system according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

(7) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(8) As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a bathroom accessory and more particularly to a toilet paper guide system as used to improve the accessibility of the end of a toilet paper roll.

(9) Generally speaking, EASY ENDER provides an easy way to locate the end of a toilet paper roll every time. This innovative product may comprise an adjustable toilet paper guide with two hooks that can hang on a toilet paper dispenser. Further, the guide can have a slot opening at the bottom where toilet paper can enter the guide. In use, a user tears off a desired section of toilet paper from the roll below the slot, ensuring the next person can simply grab the paper below the slot without any hassle. The guide can be made from plastic or other suitable material, and can measure approximately 5.5 in height and 4.5 in width.

(10) Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of toilet paper guide system 100 comprising: toilet paper guide assembly 110 in an in-use condition 150 (FIG. 1) having right-hook-member 114 comprising right-terminal-end 116, and right-hook-end 118, left-hook-member 120, left-terminal-end 122, and left-hook-end 124, sleeve assembly 130 comprising front-plate 132, and back-plate 136. Toilet paper guide system 100 comprises toilet paper guide assembly 110. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 comprises in functional combination right-hook-member 114, left-hook-member 120, and sleeve assembly 130. Sleeve assembly 130 comprises front-plate 132 and back-plate 136. Sleeve assembly 130 is mounted to right-terminal-end 116 and left-terminal-end 122 with front-plate 132 and back-plate 136 running parallel to each other and right-terminal-end 116 and left-terminal-end 122 running parallel to each other, right-terminal-end 116 and left-terminal-end 122 mounted perpendicular to sleeve assembly 130.

(11) Right-hook-member 114 is defined by right-terminal-end 116 and right-hook-end 118. Left-hook-member 120 is defined by left-terminal-end 122, and left-hook-end 124. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 is removably mounted to toilet-paper-roll-holder 156 and allows for easy and convenient access to end of roll of toilet paper 158 such that user 140 can grasp roll of toilet paper 160 and pull for dispensing for use. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 of toilet paper guide system 100 comprises plastic, composite or metal for extended durability in use. Sleeve assembly 130 comprises an opening for toilet paper 160 to be inserted through and an exit by which toilet paper 160 egresses.

(12) Left-hook-member 120 and right-hook-member 114 are parallel to each other when hung from a toilet-paper-roll-holder 156 as shown in FIG. 1. Toilet paper 160 is dispensed vertically as toilet paper 160 is sequentially pulled from roll. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 is preferably greater than 5 inches tall. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 is less than 5 inches tall in alternate embodiments.

(13) Toilet paper guide assembly 110 may be greater than 4.5 inches wide. Toilet paper guide assembly 110 may be equal to or less than 4.5 inches wide. Sleeve assembly 130 comprises thumb-opening 134 for gripping toilet paper 160 in sleeve assembly 130. Thumb-opening 134 is located in front-plate 132, as shown in FIG. 4. Thumb-opening 134 comprises a negative space. Right-terminal-end 116 of the right-hook-member 114 is rearward facing with an orientation nearest a wall when hung as shown in FIG. 1. Left-terminal-end 122 of left-hook-member 120 is rearward facing with an orientation nearest a wall when hung. Front-plate 132 comprises tear-edge 133 to pull toilet paper 160 against when dislodging an appropriate amount of sheets of toilet paper 160 has passed through sleeve assembly 130.

(14) It should be noted that toilet paper guide system 100 may be sold as kit (shown in FIG. 4) comprising the following parts: at least one the toilet paper guide assembly 110, and a set of user instructions. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Toilet paper guide system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different hanging combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

(15) Referring now to FIG. 5 showing flowchart 550 illustrating method of use 500 for toilet paper guide system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4. As shown, method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one 501, removably mounting toilet paper guide assembly 110 from toilet-paper-roll-holder 156 such that toilet paper guide assembly 110 occupies a hung-position below roll of toilet paper 160; step two 502, feeding an end of a roll of toilet paper 158 through a sleeve assembly 130 such that user 140 can grasp toilet paper 160 and pull for dispensing for use; step three 503, tearing toilet paper 160 by sustained contact against a tear-edge 133 when dislodging an appropriate amount of sheets of toilet paper 160 has occurred.

(16) It should be noted that step three 503 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500.

(17) It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, 6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

(18) The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.