TOILET PAPER STAND WITH INTEGRAL CLEANSING SOLUTION DISPENSER

Abstract

Disclosed is a toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser that includes a base, a toilet paper stand shaft, a toilet paper stand head, a cleansing solution reservoir, a toilet paper holder, a cleansing solution dispensing pump, a dispenser, and various motion sensors. The toilet paper stand shaft is extended upward from the base. The toilet paper stand shaft includes a lower shaft end; and an upper shaft end. The lower shaft end is connected to the base. The toilet paper stand head includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is horizontally connected to the upper shaft end of the toilet paper stand shaft. The cleansing solution reservoir is placed within the toilet paper stand head. The toilet paper holder is laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft to hold a roll of toilet paper. The toilet paper holder is laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft. The cleansing solution dispensing pump is located within the toilet paper stand head and connected to the cleansing solution reservoir. The dispenser is configured to dispense a cleansing solution through the cleansing solution dispensing pump. The motion sensors are connected to the dispenser to provide a touchless dispense of the cleansing solution. The cleansing solution dispensing pump dispenses the cleaning solution stored in the cleansing solution reservoir from the dispenser.

Claims

1. A toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser, comprising: a base; a toilet paper stand shaft extended upward from the base, wherein the toilet paper stand shaft comprises: a lower shaft end; and an upper shaft end, wherein the lower shaft end is connected to the base; a toilet paper stand head comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is horizontally connected to the upper shaft end of the toilet paper stand shaft; a cleansing solution reservoir placed within the toilet paper stand head; a toilet paper holder laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft to hold a roll of toilet paper, wherein the toilet paper holder laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft; a cleansing solution dispensing pump located within the toilet paper stand head and connected to the cleansing solution reservoir; a dispenser to dispense a cleansing solution through the cleansing solution dispensing pump; and a plurality of motion sensors connected with the dispenser to provide a touchless dispense of the cleansing solution, wherein the cleansing solution dispensing pump is configured to dispense the cleaning solution stored in the cleansing solution reservoir from the dispenser.

2. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the base comprises a power source to power the cleansing solution dispensing pump to provide pressure on the cleansing solution in a cleansing solution delivery tube to dispense the cleaning solution.

3. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the power source is a battery.

4. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the base comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the lower shaft end to regulate the flow rate of the cleansing solution and control a timing mechanism for automatic dispensing of the cleansing solution.

5. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper stand shaft supports the cleansing solution pump.

6. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper holder is secured to the toilet paper stand shaft with a screw.

7. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper stand shaft is a hollow cylindrical structure that is threaded at the lower shaft end and the upper shaft end.

8. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper stand head is configured to house the dispenser, and the plurality of motion sensors.

9. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the base comprises a switch to turn the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser on or off.

10. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser according to claim 9, wherein the switch is configured to conserve power when the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser is not in use and extend the life of the battery.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description applies to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the toilet paper stand head, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the cleansing solution reservoir detached from the toilet paper stand head, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the base, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention is best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments have been discussed with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions provided herein with respect to the figures are merely for explanatory purposes, as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For instance, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond certain implementation choices in the following embodiments.

[0029] The present application discloses a toilet paper stand with an integral dispenser that dispenses a cleansing solution for the toilet paper. The toilet paper stand combined with a cleansing fluid delivery system, makes it easier to add cleansing solution to toilet paper. The device and system of the present invention provide a toilet paper stand, and further, provide an efficient method to deliver a cleansing solution for use with toilet paper.

[0030] There currently is no toilet paper stand that serves the additional purpose of dispensing cleansing solutions for toilet paper, providing a solution that is both convenient and efficient. The device, system, and method of the present invention combine the cleansing solution delivery system right in the toilet paper stand. Combining both toilet paper and cleansing solution in one location improves the bathroom experience.

[0031] While, for purposes of simplicity of explanation, the methodology is shown and described as a series of acts, it is to be understood and appreciated that the claimed subject matter is not limited by the order of acts, as some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts from that shown and described herein. For example, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that a methodology could alternatively be represented as a series of interrelated states or events, such as in a state diagram. Moreover, not all illustrated acts may be required to implement a methodology in accordance with the claimed subject matter.

[0032] It must also be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an and the include plural referents unless the context dictates otherwise.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 includes a base 110, a toilet paper stand shaft 102, a toilet paper stand head 202, a cleansing solution reservoir 120, a toilet paper holder 140, a cleansing solution dispensing pump 150, a dispenser 104, and various motion sensors 204. The toilet paper stand shaft 102 is extended upward from the base 110. The toilet paper stand shaft 102 includes a lower shaft end 102a; and an upper shaft end 102b. In an embodiment, the toilet paper stand shaft 102 is a hollow cylindrical structure that is threaded at the lower shaft end 102a and the upper shaft end 102b. The lower shaft end 102a is connected to the base 110. The toilet paper stand head 202 includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is horizontally connected to the upper shaft end 102b of the toilet paper stand shaft 102. The cleansing solution reservoir 120 is placed within the toilet paper stand head 202. In an embodiment, the toilet paper stand head 202 is configured to house the dispenser 104, and the plurality of motion sensors 204.

[0034] The toilet paper holder 140 is laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft 102 to hold a roll of toilet paper 142. The toilet paper holder 140 is laterally extended from the toilet paper stand shaft 102. In an embodiment, the toilet paper holder 140 is secured to the toilet paper stand shaft 102 with a screw. The cleansing solution dispensing pump 150 is located within the toilet paper stand head 202 and connected to the cleansing solution reservoir 120. In an embodiment, the toilet paper stand shaft 102 supports the cleansing solution pump 150. The dispenser 104 is configured to dispense a cleansing solution through the cleansing solution dispensing pump 150. The motion sensors 204 are connected to the dispenser 104 to provide a touchless dispense of the cleansing solution. The cleansing solution dispensing pump 150 is configured to dispense the cleaning solution stored in the cleansing solution reservoir 120 from the dispenser 104.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the toilet paper stand head 202, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is explained in conjunction with FIG. 1. The base 110 includes a power source 402 to power the cleansing solution dispensing pump 150 to provide pressure on the cleansing solution in a cleansing solution delivery tube 160 to dispense the cleaning solution. In an embodiment, the power source 402 is a battery. In an embodiment, the base 110 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) 404 electrically connected to the lower shaft end 102a to regulate the flow rate of the cleansing solution and control a timing mechanism for automatic dispensing of the cleansing solution. According to one embodiment, the PCB 404 integrates all the essential hardware components required for the functionality of the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100. The PCB 404 serves as the physical platform that supports and interconnects these components, providing both mechanical stability and the necessary electrical pathways for signals and power. The hardware components include but are not limited to, a microcontroller unit (MCU), sensors, power supply units, communication interfaces, and memory.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the cleansing solution reservoir 120 detached from the toilet paper stand head 202, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 1-2. The cleansing solution reservoir 120 is designed to be detachably attached to the toilet paper stand head 202. This means that the reservoir can be securely connected to the stand head when in use, but can also be easily removed when necessary. When the cleansing solution reservoir 120 becomes empty, it can be detached from the toilet paper stand head 202 to facilitate refilling. This detachable feature ensures that the process of replenishing the cleansing solution is convenient and straightforward, allowing for continuous and efficient use of the toilet paper stand without any hassle.

[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the base 110, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is explained in conjunction with FIGS. 1-3. The base 110 includes a switch 203 to turn the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 on or off. In an embodiment, the switch 203 is configured to conserve power when the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 is not in use and extend the life of the battery.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment, the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 may be made by the fabrication of the toilet paper stand shaft 102, toilet paper holder 140, and the base 110 of the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100. The components of the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 may be integrally formed of a plastic material. Alternatively, each component of the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 may be made of any suitable material and secured together by any suitable securement means or device. The toilet paper holder 140 may be secured to the toilet paper stand shaft 102 by multiple alternative methods. In an exemplary embodiment, the cleansing solution dispensing pump 150 can be provided as either a manual pump or a touchless pump.

[0039] The toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 are easy to use. When placed next to the toilet, the toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser 100 allows an individual using the toilet to add a cleansing solution to the toilet paper to improve the cleaning process without having to handle a container with a solution. The individual would simply unroll the required toilet paper, and then dispense the cleansing solution right from the top of the stand from which the toilet paper was obtained.

[0040] In summary, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a toilet paper stand and cleansing solution dispenser which is constructed and arranged for dispensing both toilet paper and a cleansing solution for the toilet paper. The present invention combines the cleansing solution delivery system right in the toilet paper stand. Combining both toilet paper and cleansing solution in one location improves the bathroom experience.

[0041] Throughout the specifications of the present disclosure, the term comprising means including but not necessarily to the exclusion of other elements or steps. In other words, the term comprising indicates an open list. Furthermore, all directional references (such as but not limited to, upper, lower, inner, outer, upward, downward, inwards, outwards, right, left, rightward, leftward, inside, outside, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counter-clockwise, lineal, axial and/or radial, or any other directional and/or similar references) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding of illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use unless specifically outlined in the claims. Moreover, all directional references are approximate and should not be interpreted as exact, but rather as describing a general indicator as to an approximate attitude.

[0042] Similarly, joinder references (such as but not limited to, attached, coupled, connected, accommodated, and the like and their derivatives) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a connection of segments and relative movement between segments. As such, joinder references may not necessarily infer that two segments are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other.

[0043] In some instances, components are described with reference to ends having a particular characteristic and/or being connected with another part. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present disclosure is not limited to components that terminate immediately beyond their points of connection with other parts. Thus, the term end should be interpreted broadly, in a manner that includes areas adjacent, rearward, forward of, or otherwise near the terminus of a particular segment, link, component, part, member, or the like. Additionally, all numerical terms, such as but not limited to, second, second, third, fourth, or any other ordinary and/or numerical terms, should also be taken only as identifiers, to assist the reader's understanding of the various embodiments, variations and/or modifications of the present disclosure, and may not create any limitations, particularly as to the order, or preference, of any embodiment, variation and/or modification relative to, or over, another embodiment, variation and/or modification.

[0044] As will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, the present invention may easily be produced in other specific forms without departing from its essential characteristics. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered as merely illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all changes which come within therefore intended to be embraced therein. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are possible. More generally, embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure have been described in the context of preferred embodiments. Functionalities may be separated or combined in procedures differently in various embodiments of the disclosure or described with different terminology. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

[0045] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the invention, as described in the claims.