Cover for rolled paper

Abstract

A cover for paper delivered in rolled form has a cylindrical main body section with a longitudinally extending slot, a closed end and an openable opposite end. A suspension rod extends internally through the main body to hold a roll of paper. A stiffening strut provides support for the main body.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A cover for a roll of paper, comprising: 
 a cylindrical main body section having a longitudinally extending slot formed therein;    a longitudinally extending stiffening strut attached to the main body section;    a rod extending through the cylindrical main body section.    
     
     
         2 . The cover according to  claim 1  wherein the rod is suspended within the cylindrical main body section and is substantially coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis through the main body section.  
     
     
         3 . The cover according to  claim 1  wherein the cylindrical main body section further comprises one closed end and an opposite end that is selectively openable and closable.  
     
     
         4 . The cover according to  claim 3  wherein the longitudinally extending slot in the cylindrical main body section further comprises an overlapping flap and an underlapping flap.  
     
     
         5 . The cover according to  claim 4  wherein the rod comprises a cylindrical member having opposite ends, and wherein the rod is suspended within the cylindrical main body section by a length of cord that extends through the rod.  
     
     
         6 . The cover according to  claim 5  wherein the position of the rod relative to the longitudinal axis of the main body section is adjustable.  
     
     
         7 . The cover according to  claim 1  wherein the cylindrical main body section comprises a water resistant fabric.  
     
     
         8 . A cover for holding a roll of paper, comprising: 
 a substantially cylindrical main body section having a closed end and an openable end, a longitudinally extending slot in the main body section and a longitudinally extending support strut;    a rod extending through the interior of the main body section and having a first end connected to the main body section adjacent the closed end and a second end selectively connectable to the main body section adjacent the openable end such that the rod is suspended in the cylindrical main body section when the second end of the rod is connected to the main body section.    
     
     
         9 . The cover according to  claim 8  wherein the rod is suspended within the main body section substantially coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis through the main body section.  
     
     
         10 . The cover according to  claim 8  wherein the slot in the main body section is defined by an overlapping flap and an underlapping flap.  
     
     
         11 . The cover according to  claim 10  wherein the rod is hollow and is suspended in the main body section by a cord extending through the hollow rod, wherein the cord has a first end attached to the main body section and a second end extending out of the rod and a hook on the cord adjacent the second end.  
     
     
         12 . The cover according to  claim 11  wherein the position of the hook on the cord is adjustable.  
     
     
         13 . A paper roll cover, comprising: 
 a cylindrical main body having a longitudinally extending slot formed therein and at least one openable end;    stiffening means attached to the main body for longitudinally supporting the main body section;    suspension means in the main body for holding a roll of paper towels in the main body in an operative position such that paper towels from the roll of towels may be dispensed through the slot.    
     
     
         14 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 13  wherein the stiffening means further comprises a longitudinal member supported in a pouch on the main body.  
     
     
         15 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 13  wherein the suspension means further comprises a rod suspended in the main body and coaxial with a longitudinal axis through the main body.  
     
     
         16 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 14  wherein the rod has opposite ends, one end of the rod is fixedly suspended from the main body and the opposite end of the rod is selectively attachable to the main body section.  
     
     
         17 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 13  wherein one end of the main body is closed and the opposite end is selectively openable.  
     
     
         18 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 13  wherein the slot is further defined between an overlapping flap and an underlapping flap.  
     
     
         19 . The paper roll cover according to  claim 13  wherein the main body is fabricated from a water resistant fabric.