Sanitary dispensing apparatus

Abstract

A sanitary dispensing apparatus for completely enclosing a paper roll, allowing for the paper roll to be easily dispensed, and allowing for the cover to he personalized. The cover also allows for the paper roll to be easily replaced. The cover can be used in any bathroom.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sanitary dispensing apparatus for dispensing a paper roll, comprising:
 a first enclosure configured to completely cover the paper roll;   a flap attached to the enclosure, whereby the flap is configured to be displaced so that the paper roll can be revealed;   a slot on the first enclosure, under the flap, configured such that a piece of the paper roll can be pulled out and torn off from the paper roll; and   a pivot attached to the first enclosure whereby the first enclosure can be moved to reveal the paper roll and allow for the paper roll to be replaced.   
     
     
         2 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure comprises:
 a front section comprising one or more sides of the first enclosure;   a back section comprising one or more sides of the first enclosure configured to be mounted on a wall;   wherein the front section and back section are connected by the pivot and configured to fully enclose the roll of paper in a first closed position and to allow a user access to replace the roll of paper in a second reloading position.   
     
     
         3 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the paper roll comprises a roll of toilet paper. 
     
     
         4 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the paper roll comprises a roll of paper towels. 
     
     
         5 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the flap is configured to be opened by inward depression of the flap. 
     
     
         6 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the first enclosure is plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the first enclosure is metal. 
     
     
         8 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the first enclosure is a composite material. 
     
     
         9 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the first enclosure is an antimicrobial material. 
     
     
         10 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the pivot connecting the front and back sections pivots sideways. 
     
     
         11 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the pivot connecting the front and back sections pivots upwards. 
     
     
         12 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the first enclosure consists of a continuous U-shaped design. 
     
     
         13 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , where the slot on the first enclosure consists of jagged edges on at least one of a plurality of sides. 
     
     
         14 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 2 , further comprising a second enclosure, where the second enclosure covers the first enclosure resulting in a personalized appearance. 
     
     
         15 . The sanitary dispensing apparatus according to  claim 14 , where the second enclosure is an antimicrobial material. 
     
     
         16 . A sanitary dispensing apparatus for dispensing a paper roll, comprising:
 a first enclosing means configured to completely cover the paper roll;   a holding means attached to the enclosing means configured to hold the paper roll;   a dispensing means attached to the enclosing means configured to allow a piece of the paper roll to be pulled out and torn off the paper roll; and   a refilling means attached to the enclosing means configured to allow the paper roll to be replaced.   
     
     
         17 . A sanitary dispensing apparatus for dispensing a paper roll, comprising:
 a back cover;   a thin shaft attached to the back cover configured to hold the paper roll;   a first enclosure attached to the back cover along a pivotable axis, where the first enclosure is configured to cover the paper roll and to pivot to allow the paper roll to be replaced;   a flap attached to the first enclosure, whereby the flap is configured to be displaced to reveal the paper roll; and   a slot on the first enclosure, under the flap, configured such that a piece of the paper roll can be pulled out and torn off the paper roll.