Toilet roll dispenser and used paper receptacle

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for dispensing toilet roll and disposing used paper, the apparatus including an open end element and a closed end element, wherein the open end element and the closed end element are introduced to a first end and a second end of a paper roll core, respectively, thereby forming the apparatus.

1 . An apparatus for dispensing a material roll and receiving used material, the apparatus comprising:
 a) an open end element; and   b) a closed end element,   
       wherein said open end element and said closed end element are introduced to a first end and a second end of a material roll core, respectively, thereby forming the apparatus. 
     
     
         2 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said material roll is a paper roll. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said paper roll is a toilet paper roll. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said paper roll is a kitchen paper roll. 
     
     
         5 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said material roll comprises pieces of a material selected from the group consisting of a fine tissue paper, toilet paper, kitchen towel, hygienic wipes, cleansing wipes, fabric cloths, soft tissue with a fragrance. 
     
     
         6 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said material roll is dry. 
     
     
         7 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said material roll is wet or damp. 
     
     
         8 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said open end element comprises
 a. an end cap comprising a plurality of flexible tabs forming an inner opening; and   b. an annular hollow section.   
     
     
         9 . An apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein said annular hollow section comprises at least one strengthening vane. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said closed end element comprises
 a. an end cap cover; and   b. an annular hollow section.   
     
     
         11 . An apparatus according to  claim 10 , wherein said annular hollow section comprises at least one strengthening vane. 
     
     
         12 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus comprises at least one of an organic polymer, a cellulose-based material, a metallic material and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is biodegradable. 
     
     
         14 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is disposable. 
     
     
         15 . An apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is re-usable. 
     
     
         16 . A kit for dispensing a material roll and receiving used material, the kit comprising
 a. an apparatus according to  claim 1 ; and   b. a material roll.   
     
     
         17 . A kit according to  claim 16 , wherein said material roll comprises pieces of a material selected from the group consisting of a fine tissue paper, toilet paper, kitchen towel, hygienic wipes, cleansing wipes, fabric cloths, soft tissue with a fragrance. 
     
     
         18 . A kit according to  claim 17 , wherein said pieces of said material are joined by perforations. 
     
     
         19 . A kit according to  claim 17 , wherein said pieces of said material are disposed in close contact without being joined. 
     
     
         20 . A method of forming an apparatus for dispensing a paper roll and receiving used paper, the method comprising introducing an open end element to a first end of the paper roll and a closed end element to a second end of the paper roll thereby forming the apparatus.